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Hugh Tracey

voc, 1903-1977 GB
Musician of World, Spoken Word and Folk

Hugh Tracey (1903–1977) was an important twentieth century ethnomusicologist. He and his wife collected and archived music from Southern and Central Africa. He began making field recordings of music in the early 20s, through the 70s.

     
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • Piano
Genres
  • World
  • Spoken Word
  • Folk
Popular Tracks   
Umefika Marangu on Tanzania Originals by Hugh Tracey
Umfazi ohlupingane on Beating Heart - South Africa - Recorded by Hugh Tracey by Hugh Tracey
Namayaya on Tanzania Originals by Hugh Tracey
Kalagala ebwembe on Uganda by Various Artists
Ikomo siyaibulaa on Beating Heart - South Africa - Recorded by Hugh Tracey by Hugh Tracey
Somagwaza on Beating Heart - South Africa - Recorded by Hugh Tracey by Hugh Tracey
Sauti za Malimba on Tanzania Originals by Hugh Tracey
Iong'ilo - Nandi Tribe on Music of Africa Series No. 2 Kenya by Hugh Tracey
Waikova (The Crow) on Uganda by Various Artists
Sauti za Malimba II on Tanzania Originals by Hugh Tracey

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Discography



Title Artist Year Type
Musical Instruments 1. StringsHugh Tracey2011Single
Musical Instruments 2. Reeds (Mbira)Hugh Tracey2011Single
Instruments Of AfricaHugh Tracey1977Album
African Dances Of The Witwatersrand Gold Mines, Part 12/13Hugh Tracey1975Album
The Bird Of The Valley And Other African StoriesHugh Tracey1968Album
More African StoriesHugh Tracey1968Album
The Lion On The Path And Other African StoriesHugh Tracey1968Album
Down By The RiverHugh Tracey1966Album
Music Of The Northern Congo (I) (Sudanic)Hugh Tracey1963Single
British East AfricaAlan Lomax, Hugh Tracey1955Compil.
Music Of Africa Series N°.11Hugh Tracey1953Album
Congo DrumsHugh Tracey1952Album
Congo - Songs And DancesHugh Tracey1952Album
Music Of The Uganda ProtectorateHugh Tracey1952Album
Music Of Africa Series No. 9 African Stories Told By Hugh TraceyHugh TraceyAlbum
Congo - Songs And DancesHugh TraceyAlbum
Music Of The Northern Zaire (Sudanic)Hugh TraceyAlbum
Music Of Africa Series No 10 (The Best Recordings Of 1953 Part 1)Hugh TraceyAlbum
Rhodesia IHugh TraceySingle
African Dances Of The Witwatersrand Gold Mines Part 2Hugh TraceyAlbum
African Dances Of The Witwatersrand Gold Mines Part 1 ‎Hugh TraceyAlbum
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