UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: Sbrit recordings, 1999

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Sbrit
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives video recordings: Sbrit recordings
Dates
1999
Quantity
1 videotapes  :  EC- 1 vct (S-VHS); Duration: 01:28:00
Collection Number
2003012
Summary
Copy of published videocassette (AVIE) belonging to Hidaat Ephrem.
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access is restricted.

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

Full Title: Music & Dances by the National Folk[lo]ric Troupe of Eritrea: Sbrit

Contents (from tape box): "Cultural music and dance of the various Eritrean ethnic groups imitating movements of special birds found in Eritrea called ar'arob, gracefulness contest accompanied by the brandishing of the sword, funeral dance, love songs and dances, etc."

Duration: 1:28:00

Documentation: Copy of the wrapper of videocassette

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description Dates
2003012-0001
1 videotape : VCT; Tracks: 1
Full Title: Music & Dances by the National Folk[lo]ric Troupe of Eritrea: SbritContents from tape box: "Cultural music and dance of the various Eritrean ethnic groups imitating movements of special birds found in Eritrea called ar'arob, gracefulness contest accompanied by the brandishing of the sword, funeral dance, love songs and dances, etc."Copy of published videocassette (AVIE) belonging to Hidaat Ephrem. Duration: 01:28:00
1999-07-17

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology
  • Video recordings in ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • Africa
  • Eritrea

Form or Genre Terms

  • Video recordings