Loko song

Ethnomusicological sound recording made by Cootje van Oven. Loko song, accompanied by handclapping. The meaning of the song is: "When you drink too much you do not know what you do". The song is performed by an all female chorus, as pictured in the photograph.

Further Information

  • Type: Sound Recording
  • Object: Loko song
  • Materials: No Data / Other
  • Culture Group: Loko
  • Dimensions: No Data
  • Production Date: 1965.12.24
  • Associated Places: Kamalo (or Kamalu?), Sanda Loko Chiefdom, Bombali District [Place recorded]
  • Associated People: Cootje van Oven [Sound Recordist]; Herb Clark [Sound Recordist]; Jebu Turay[Lead singer]
  • Museum: Cootje Van Oven Collection
  • Accession Number: CVO:115

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