Zambia : The Songs of Mukanda

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Music of the Secret Society of the Luvale People of Central Africa. From Chavuma, the Zambezi District of the Northwestern Provence of Zambia, this release focuses on the Luvale pe ople and the Mukanda, a series of ceremonies, festivals, and events all accompanied by music, song, and dance that serve as the rites of passage and traditional education that transforms immature boys into young men. The field-worker has captured the essence of the ceremony and excellent examples of the call and response form along with musical accompaniment. 61 minutes, 20 page booklet. Show more