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Some old Ila songs and verses

Journal of African cultural studies13 (2) • Published In 2000 • Pages: 227-237

By: Fowler, Dennis G..

Abstract
This article presents Ila songs recorded by a Methodist missionary between 1906 and 1934. The songs are grouped according to the contexts in which they were sung. Side-by-side translations of the lyrics into English are presented, with notes and background material. Parallels in other cultures in Africa and elsewhere are highlighted.
Subjects
Music
Verbal arts
Cultural identity and pride
Community structure
Pastoral activities
Childhood activities
Status of adolescents
Mode of marriage
Musical instruments
Division of labor by gender
Gender status
Social personality
Military organization
culture
Ila
HRAF PubDate
2015
Region
Africa
Sub Region
Southern Africa
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Types
Anthropologist
Missionary
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Teferi Abate Adem; 2014
Field Date
1906-1934
Coverage Date
1893-1960
Coverage Place
Namwala and Itezhi-Tezhi districts, Southern Province, Zambia
Notes
Dennis Fowler
Includes bibliographical references (p. 237)
LCCN
sn 98053994
LCSH
Ila (African people)