Edited by Azizi PowellThis post presents comments about, text examples of, and performance activities for the children's chant "Hey, hey get out of my way / "I just got back from the USA". The content of this post is presented for folkloric and recreational purposes.All copyrights remain with their owners.Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks also to those featured in these videos and thanks to the publishers of these videos on YouTube.****GENERAL OVERVIEW"Hey Hey Get Out Of My Way" is a children's taunting chant that is documented...
Monday, 31 March 2014
Sunday, 30 March 2014
Lead Belly - "Where Did You Sleep Last Night?" (also known as "Black Girl" and "In The Pines") lyrics, information, and comments
Posted on 07:09 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post presents song lyrics and a sound file example of "Where Did You Sleep Last Night" (also known as "Black Girl" and "In The Pines" as sung by Lead Belly. This post also includes information & comments about this song from the Mudcat folk music forum and a comment from that sound file's viewer comment thread.The content of this post is presented for folkloric, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.All copyrights remain with their owners.Thanks to the unknown composers of "Where Did You Sleep Last Night"...
Wednesday, 26 March 2014
"Miss Mary Mack" - Sources, Theories, Early Versions, & Other Comments
Posted on 20:22 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post provides theories about the meaning of the "Mary Mack" ("Miss Mary Mack") rhyme/song as well as early examples of that rhyme or similar rhymes and my comments about "Miss Mary Mack" rhymes/songs. This post also includes a commonly found example of "Miss Mary Mack" and a delightful video of young children singing that song. The content of this post is presented for folkloric, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.All content remain with their owners.Thanks to all those who are quoted in this post. Thanks...
Tuesday, 25 March 2014
"Noah" (God Told Noah") examples & lyrics
Posted on 05:42 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases seven video examples of the Gospel song "Noah". The title that appears to usually be given for this song is "God Told Noah". *Note that this isn't the same song as "Rise And Shine" (The Lord said To Noah there's gonna be a floody floody).The content of this post is posted for religious and aesthetic purposes. All copyrights remain with their owners.Thanks to the composers of this song and thanks to all of the vocalists and musicians who are featured in these videos. Special thanks to the online transcriber...
Monday, 24 March 2014
Danny Barker - My Indian Red (Mardi Gras Indian song example, comments, lyrics)
Posted on 05:54 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcase a 1946-1947 example of the classic Mardi Gras Indian song "My Indian Red" (also known as "Indian Red"). This post also includes information and comments about that song, one bonus example of song lyrics, and one bonus video example of this song.The content of this post is presented for folkloric, cultural, and aesthetic purposes.All copyrights remain with their owners. Thanks to the composers & performers of this song, and thanks to Mardi Gras Indians for their cultural legacy. Thanks also to the publishers...
The Wild Magnolias - Corey Died On The Battlefield (example & lyrics)
Posted on 02:42 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post presents a sound file and my transcription of the 1970s The Wild Magnolias' version of the song "Corey Died On The Battlefield". This post also presents information about the Mardi Gras Indians, information about The Wild Magnolias & their album, as well as information & comments about the "Corey Died On The Battlefield" song. The content of this post is presented for cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes. All copyrights remain with their owners. Thanks to the composers & performers of this...
Sunday, 23 March 2014
Meet De Boys On De Battlefront (Mardi Gras Indian song examples, information, & lyrics)
Posted on 08:13 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post presents two YouTube examples, lyrics, and my opinion about the meaning of certain words & phrases of the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian song "Meet De Boys On De Battlefront".The content of this post is presented for folkloric, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.All copyrights remain with their owners. Thanks to the composers & performers of this song, and thanks to Mardi Gras Indians for their cultural legacy. Thanks also to the publishers of these examples on YouTube and thanks to all those...
Friday, 21 March 2014
Four Chimurenga Songs - Mbare Chimurenga Choir (Zimbabwe)
Posted on 07:55 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases four videos of Zimbabwean Chimurenga songs by the Mbare Chimuenga Choir. The content of this post is posted for cultural and aesthetic purposes. I'm particularly interested in the tune & beat of the songs, the musical instruments used, and the dance movements shown in these videos. I'm also interested in the traditional clothing worn by the people in these videos. DISCLAIMER: The presentation of these songs in this post should not be considered a reflection of support or lack of support for any political...
Joyous Celebration 17 - "Namata" (Zimbabwean Gospel Song)
Posted on 04:55 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases a video of and lyrics for the Zimbabwean Gospel song "Namata" by Joyous Celebration 17 with lead singer Mkhululi Bhebhe.The content of this post is posted for cultural, religious, and aesthetic purposes.All copyrights remain with their owners.Thanks to Mkhululi Bhebhe & other members of Joyous Celebration 17 for their rendition of this song. Thanks also to this video's publisher and thanks to the commenters who are quoted in this post.**** SHOWCASE VIDEO: joyous celebration 17 na ma ta DaRealmawande,...
Thursday, 20 March 2014
Linton Kwesi Johnson - "Bass Culture" (sound file & words)
Posted on 07:00 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases a sound file of and the words to Linton Kwesi Johnson's dub poetry composition "Bass Culture". Information about Linton Kwesi Johnson is also included in this post.The content of this post is presented for folkloric, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.All content remain with their owners.Thanks to Linton Kwesi Johnson for his musical and literary legacy. Thanks also to the publishers of this sound video on Youtube and thanks to all those who are quoted in this post.****INFORMATION ABOUT LINTON...
The Chosen Brothers - Mango Walk (Roots Reggae/Dub Music)
Posted on 01:23 by mukhiya
Edited by Azizi PowellThis post showcases a sound file of the Roots Reggae song "Mango Walk" by The Chosen Brothers. Information about Roots Reggae, and about Dub music are also included in this post as are two selected comments from this sound file's viewer comment thread and a link to the Dub Reggae tune "Mango Drive" by Rhythm & Sound which is mentioned by one of the commenters. The content of this post is presented for folkloric, cultural, entertainment, and aesthetic purposes.All content remain with their owners.Thanks to The Chosen Brothers...
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