The Lion and the Rat: A story told by Mgimba_Tanzania

Long ago the Lion was the enemy of all the other animals. One day he was on a journey for hunting, but was caught in a game trap and he began to cry. When all  other animals heard his sound,  they were afraid to go there to help him. He cried very much, until a…

Chisamba: Initiation Dance from Malawi

  Recorded at Kalupe village Sub T/A Nkagula, Zomba; Malawi, 12.02.2018; Dyna Malamusi Chisamba is an initiation dance performed by a group of elderly women when a woman gets her first child as a way to welcome her to motherhood. These women sings, drumms and dances to songs that carries some useful information to their fellow woman.