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Interview with M'baye Chow [sound recording]

Title
Interview with M'baye Chow [sound recording]
Author
Chow, M'baye.
Publication
1980.

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AudioRestricted use *MGZTC 3-1777Performing Arts Research Collections - Dance

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Additional Authors
Battle, De Ama.
Description
1 sound cassette (ca. 75 min.)
Donor/Sponsor
Oral History Archive. Gift of Eno Washington.
Note
  • Interviewed by DeAma Battle.
  • Recorded 1980 in Gambia, West Africa.
  • For audio tapes of the drumming for many of these dances, see entries under Audio materials: *MGZTC 3-1773; *MGZTC 3-1774; *MGZTC 3-1775; *MGZTC 3-1776.
Contents
SUMMARY: M'baye Chow, director of the National Ballet Troupe of the Gambia, discusses the history and meaning of the drums and dances of the Wolof tribe, called Sabar; contemporary drum rhythms and dances from Gambia and Senegal; the Seruba drums and dances of the Mandingo (Mandinka) people; Bougarabou drums and dances; Djimbe; Kelledong; Wolousodong; Djongdong. On side 2 several unidentified people talk about the different rhythms. Chow continues his discussion of Djimbe; Lamba; one of his own ballets.
Call Number
*MGZTC 3-1777
OCLC
NYPY936024190-R
Author
Chow, M'baye. Interviewee
Title
Interview with M'baye Chow [sound recording]
Imprint
1980.
Local Subject
Music -- Africa.
Mandingo (African people) -- Dances.
Audiotapes -- Chow, M.
Percussion music -- Africa, West.
Dance -- Gambia.
Added Author
Battle, De Ama. Interviewer
Research Call Number
*MGZTC 3-1777
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