UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Jordan Arthur Ellison field recordings (Macedonia)

UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Jordan Arthur Ellison field recordings (Macedonia), 1978-07

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Ellison, Jordan Arthur
Title: UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Jordan Arthur Ellison field recordings (Macedonia)
Dates: 1978-07
1978-071978-07
Quantity: 5 items : EC - 5 reels (7 1/2 ips, 1/2 tr. stereo, 7"); 5 WAV files (48 kHz, 24-bit); Duration: 3:28:11
Collection Number: 1978019
Summary: Folk and gypsy music recorded in Zelenikovo and Dracevo, Macedonia, July 1978.
Repository: University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions: 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

Originally recorded by Judith Ellison with Nakamichi 550 (mono and stereo), Sony ECM-280 mics; dubbed onto Nagra IV-S for archives EC set.

Archive sheets were completed by collector and contain fairly complete documentation of collection.

Contents summary: Tape 1 #1 - interview with Angele Dimouski, with interspersed music examples; Tape 1 #2 and tape 2 #1 - dub of music recorded by Mile Kolarov; Tape 2 #2, tape 3, and tape 4 #1 - music from a gypsy wedding 7/23/78; Tape 4 #2 and tape 5 - music from the morning after the wedding 7/24/78.

Note change of name from Judith Ellison to Jordan Arthur Ellison.

Tapes digitized 9/2016 (WAV, 48kHz, 24-bit) - 78-19.1.wav (49:38), 78-19.2.wav (46:43), 78-19.3.wav (48:15), 78-19.4.wav (43:49), 78-19.5.wav (19:56)

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