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UW Ethnomusicology Archives concert recordings: University of Washington. School of Music recordings: Concert: Dumisani Maraire and Students, 1973-03-10
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington. School of Music
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives concert recordings: University of Washington. School of Music recordings: Concert: Dumisani Maraire and Students
- Dates
- 1973-03-101973-03-101973-03-10
- Quantity
- 2 items : OT - 2 reels (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7"); WD - 2 compact discs (digital, stereo); Duration: 85-15.1 WD = 45:38; 85-15.2 WD = 9:06 (total = 54:34)
- Collection Number
- 1985015
- Summary
- Faculty recital at UW School of Music, 3/10/73; tapes given to Archives by Music Listening Center in 1985.
- Repository
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University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access is restricted.
- Languages
- English
Biographical NoteReturn to Top
Abraham Dumisani Maraire (1944 – 1999), born in Mutare, Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), was a master performer of the mbira, a traditional instrument of the Shona ethnic group of Zimbabwe. He specialized in the form of mbira called nyunga nyunga, as well as the Zimbabwean marimba. Maraire taught at the University of Washington from 1968 to 1972.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Recorded by the University of Washington School of Music.
Of the 3 original tapes, only reels 1 and 3 were given to the Ethno. Archives (the missing reel contains 10 pieces, according to printed program)
Music of Zimbabwe: Performers - Dumisani Maraire & his students/marimba, hosho, mbira, drums, guitar, voice; visitor Amadumbaya from Sierra Leone/pennywhistle.
Documentation assistance from Claire Jones 10/94.
Transmission Data: Digital files created 11/2007 - 85-15.1.aif, 85-15.2.aif (48 kHz, 24-bit)
Work tapes (WT) (2 reels (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 10")) de-acquisitioned after work discs produced 11/2007.
Duration: 00:54:34
Documentation: Concert program
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
| Description | Dates |
|---|---|
| 1985015-0001
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 12
Recorded by the University of Washington School of Music. Of the 3 original tapes, only reels 1 and 3 were given to the Ethno. Archives (the missing reel contains 10 pieces, according to printed program) Performers: Dumisani Maraire & his students/marimba, hosho, mbira, drums, guitar, voice; visitor Amadumbaya from Sierra Leone/pennywhistle.
|
1973-03-10 |
| 1985015-0002
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 1
Recorded by the University of Washington School of Music. Of the 3 original tapes, only reels 1 and 3 were given to the Ethno. Archives (the missing reel contains 10 pieces, according to printed program) Performers: Dumisani Maraire & his students/marimba, hosho, mbira, drums, guitar, voice; visitor Amadumbaya from Sierra Leone/pennywhistle.
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1973-03-10 |
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Concerts
- Ethnomusicology
- Marimba
- Mbira
- Shona--Africa--Southern Africa
Geographical Names
- Africa
- Zimbabwe
Other Creators
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Personal Names
- Maraire, Dumisani (performer)
