ETHNIC: AFRICAN PYGMIES 1905 G&T HISTORIC 78 RARITY
  $   250

 


$ 250 Sold For
Sep 10, 2011 Sold Date
Sep 3, 2011 Start Date
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14   Number Of Bids
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This is the earliest recording of black African performers, recorded in London in 1905 by a troupe of African Pygmies who toured Britain and Europe. The label shows that the singers on this recording are Matuka and Bokani (The Chief). The record is labelled 'Folk Songs of the Pygmies' and their singing is accompanied by drumming. The record is announced in English and states that it was made in London on August 25th 1905. The issue is single-sided Gramophone & Typewriter Gramophone Concert Record GC-14196. The full story and photos of the visit of the Pygmy troupe can be found at http://www.jeffreygreen.co.uk/six-congo-pygmies-in-britain-1905-1907 .This is an extremely rare item and has a reserve commensurate with its value. CONDITION: V+, some blasting in loud spots.


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