A long time ago there lived a Hare full of greediness for food. Whenever his friends had gathered to eat, he was running to the river bank to remove his skin. After removing it, he was keeping it in the water so that it would not dry up. He was removing his skin and running…
Author: Dyna Malamusi
The Hare and the Quail: A story told by Agnes Tempo_Dzobúe Mozambique
A long ago, the Hare and the Quail were good friends. One beautiful day, the Hare told his friend that he had an idea of a game they could play that day. “My friend, let’s go to the bush, I have a very good game, if you like we can play together.” Said the Hare….
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…
The Lion and the Sugarcane farm: A story told by Basilius Saprapason_Tanzania
Once upon a time, the Lion owned a very big sugarcane farm, and it was a season of draught. So, all the animals were relying on the farm of the Lion, and they always went there to ask for sugarcane. The Lion gave them permission, but he didn’t allow them to suck the sugarcane there,…
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.