Meet the recording
An archival recording associated with Haya performers of Bukoba District. The Smithsonian page offers a limited preview, which may not capture the full musical development.
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Source access, licensing and verification details
Historical audio offered by South African Music Archive Project; exact performer/title listed first with MP3 audio, full playback not independently tested. Personal/research, noncommercial listening only.
Source credit: International Library of African Music · South African Music Archive Project