Leya Ceremony and Songs, by various artists

Leya Ceremony and Songs

by various artists

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1.	Atubatambule Beenzu Besu 02:30	buy track
2.	Kuli Shungu Namutitima Suite 07:22	buy track
3.	Jamba Lyangu 03:11	buy track
4.	Kupopa 02:32	buy track
5.	Nzovu Omuzikuluma 03:15	buy track
6.	Ndalema Koompolila 05:14	buy track
7.	Bwabuka Buleya 02:51	buy track
8.	Tobana Ookamaimbo 07:40	buy track
9.	Irarila Ngoma 02:49	buy track
10.	Tyo Tyo Ndekayuni 03:17	buy track
11.	Syamayaya 06:10	buy track
12.	Ndeka Chembele 05:02	buy track
13.	Bataakweeni Kulya Mucheelo 04:34	buy track

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This is one of the 4 cds in the media book SWP 053 'Luangwa to Livingstone'. Ceremonial and traditional songs of great intensity and deep meaning of the Leya people, living next to the Victoria Falls in Zambia. A big choir of women, xylophone, thumb-piano, friction drum, drums. This is one of the 4 cds in the media book SWP 053 'Luangwa to Livingstone', but you can buy it separately in the form of FLAC files - right here!

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released March 2, 2020

Field recordings by Michael Baird, made in Zambia in 1996 and 2010.

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SWP Records Utrecht, Netherlands

SWP Records was founded by Zambian-born drummer, composer, producer, field recordist Michael Baird in 1987. The label releases his own music, music from central, southern, and eastern Africa, and any other beautiful music that has been forgotten. SWP Records opted out of all streaming platforms and other digital services to join Bandcamp and we are very happy to be here! Enjoy the music! ... more

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