John Low East Africa Collection

Mjini Mombasa

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  • Type

    sound

  • Duration

    00:01:36

  • Cultures

    Lagooli (Maragoli), Swahili

  • Shelf mark

    C27/7

  • Recording date

    1979-12-15

  • Is part of (Collection)

    John Low collection

  • Recording locations

    Mbotela Estate, Nairobi, Kenya

  • Performers

    Agade, George (guitar / singer, male)

  • Recordist

    Low, John

  • Description

    Item notes: Song content: love of Mombasa: 'I won't leave Mombasa unless my relatives come and take me away' (song followed by demo of guitar accompaniment). Performer notes: The performer belongs to Luhya [Luyia] culture group.

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