Temne song

Ethnomusicological sound recording made by Cootje van Oven. Temne song accompanied by handclapping. The meaning of the song is: "The Chiefdom changes quickly". The leading singer is the wife of Paramount Chief Kandeh Wusu Sesay, who can be seen in the foreground of the picture. All the singers are female.

Further Information

  • Type: Sound Recording
  • Object: Temne song
  • Materials: No Data / Other
  • Culture Group: Temne
  • Dimensions: No Data
  • Production Date: 1965.12.23
  • Associated Places: Rogbore, Sanda Tenraran Chiefdom, Bombali District [Place Recorded][Origin of item]
  • Associated People: Cootje van Oven [Sound Recordist]; Herb Clark [Sound Recordist]; Yeneba Kamara [Lead singer]
  • Museum: Cootje Van Oven Collection
  • Accession Number: CVO:110

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