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UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Afro-Drums!, 1970
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
- Title
- UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Afro-Drums!
- Dates
- 197019701970
- Quantity
- 1 items : OT - 1 reel (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7"); 1 WAV file (48 kHz, 24-bit)
- Collection Number
- 1970011
- Summary
- Recorded in Seattle, Washington, 1970.
- 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
Collection appears to be master tape of performance by students at Franklin High School, Garfield High School, and Washington Junior High School (all in Seattle, WA) directed by Lynne Jessup (unconfirmed).
Copies appear to have been produced on disc for the students involved.
OT analog reel digitized 11/2016 (48 kHz, 24-bit) - 70-11.1.wav (27:20).
Contents (Taken from letter from Dan Grinstead to Pauline Chubbuck):
SIDE ONE: 1.Liwa Weche (1'30''); 2.Tanjishaka (2'39''); 3.Yaku Kelele (5'44''); 4.Wasalu (1'22''); 5.Maracatu (1'30''); 6.Atsia (1'20'');
SIDE TWO: 1.Cheti (2'26''); 2.Brother Basil's Beat (1'36''); 3.Mack's Mood (2'41''); 4.Wekundu (1'38''); 5.Abosora (1'58''); 6.Oshogbo (1'59'').
Documentation: Letter from Dan Grinstead to Pauline Chubbuck.
Administrative InformationReturn to Top
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- African Americans--North America--Regional and Ethnic Cultures
- Drums (Musical instruments)
- Ethnomusicology
Geographical Names
- North America
- United States
