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UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Kapita recordings (Songs from Sumba & Western Flores), Undated
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Kapita
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Kapita recordings (Songs from Sumba & Western Flores)
- Dates
- Undated
- Quantity
- 1 items : EC - 1 reel (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. mono., 7") (recorded both sides); WT - 2 reels (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 10") WD - 2 CDs (digital, stereo); Duration: 1:07:50
- Collection Number
- 1989006
- Summary
- Field recordings obtained from the Ethnomusicological Archives of the University of Amsterdam (they did not know the recordist or date of recording; they copied tape January 11, 1950).
- 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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Unrestricted: collection is open for research.
- Languages
- English
Historical NoteReturn to Top
The University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives has been collecting and curating unique ethnographic music recordings for over 50 years. Its holdings of more than 15,000 items include field recordings documenting music traditions of all kinds from most areas of the world, concert recordings of visiting musicians, and films and videos of a variety of musical events, as well as several hundred musical instruments. The Archives serves the students and faculty in the UW Ethnomusicology Program, the broader university community, Pacific Northwest tribes, and an international clientele of musicians, students, and teachers.
Content DescriptionReturn to Top
Performers: Kapita (sp.?)/vocalist (Sumba); unidentified announcer (possibly Jaap Kunst)
Contents: Series of solo songs from Sumba (titles are announced by singer); Series of songs and recitations of Mangarai people in Western Flores (information from EC tape box)
Tape was one of "mystery tapes" in the archives; probably acquired at same time as OH1 Moluccas/ 89-5.1 EC, which also contains material from Ethno. Archives of University of Amsterdam.
Durations: EC set: 89-6.1 EC (side 1 - 35:49; side 2 - 31:51); WT set: 89-6.1a WT (37:14); 89-6.1b WT (32:20); WD set: 89-6.1 WD contains side 1 of EC (36:08); 89-6.2 WD contains side 2 of EC (31:42) (total - 1:07:50)
Documentation: Photo-copy of back of tape box.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top
Description |
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1989006-0001
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 11
Performers: Kapita (sp.?)/vocalist (Sumba); unidentified announcer (possibly Jaap Kunst) Contents: Series of solo songs from Sumba (titles are announced by singer); Series of songs and recitations of Mangarai people in Western Flores (information from EC tape box) Other: Tape was one of "mystery tapes" in the archives; probably acquired at same time as OH1 Moluccas/ 89-5. 1 EC, which also contains material from Ethno. Archives of University of Amsterdam. Durations: EC set: 89-6. 1 EC (side 1 - 35:49; side 2 - 31:51) WT set: 89-6. 1 a WT (37:14); 89-6. 1 b WT (32:20) WD set: 89-6. 1 WD contains side 1 of EC (36:08); 89-6. 2 WD contains side 2 of EC (31:42)
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1989006-0002
1 optical media : CD - unpublished; Tracks: 18
Performers: Kapita (sp.?)/vocalist (Sumba); unidentified announcer (possibly Jaap Kunst) Contents: Series of solo songs from Sumba (titles are announced by singer); Series of songs and recitations of Mangarai people in Western Flores (information from EC tape box) Other: Tape was one of "mystery tapes" in the archives; probably acquired at same time as OH1 Moluccas/ 89-5. 1 EC, which also contains material from Ethno. Archives of University of Amsterdam. Durations: EC set: 89-6. 1 EC (side 1 - 35:49; side 2 - 31:51) WT set: 89-6. 1 a WT (37:14); 89-6. 1 b WT (32:20) WD set: 89-6. 1 WD contains side 1 of EC (36:08); 89-6. 2 WD contains side 2 of EC (31:42)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Ethnomusicology
Geographical Names
- Flores--Asia--Southeast Asia
- Oceania
- Sumba