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While traveling across Botswana in 1983, ethnomusicologist Elizabeth N. Wood captured music from Tswana-Sotho tribal descendants and Basarwa Bushmen, whose songs cover themes such as war, hunting, farming, school, and religion. Singing styles range from unison to harmony to call-and-response and are often accompanied by clapping and stomping, with an occasional whistle or drum. Instrumental tracks feature instruments such as the mbira (thumb piano) and lengope (mouth bow). Liner notes include a description of Botswana's geography, ethnic groups, music, and dance. Lyrics and track notes are also included. Album Tracks 1. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchOh, a Shoe, Oh, a ShoeInch 2. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchI Am HappyInch 3. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchI Am the Hare That Stays in the RoadInch 4. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchWhen They Are Playing Their Whistles, Praise (Ululate) ThemInch 5. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchDrive Away the Birds!Inch 6. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchI Have a Pain!Inch 7. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchYes! Yes! Oh! Oh!Inch 8. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchAt Home, It Rains HeavilyInch 9. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchWe Come from the ForestInch 10. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchThe Rain, Hey, It Is RainingInch 11. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchMRS. Modise Doesn't Want to PloughInch 12. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchThe Fowl Are Eating the SorghumInch 13. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchIt Is in the Tall Grass, the Shy PorcupineInch 14. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchLet's Go to the RiverInch 15. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchSpeak to UsInch 16. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchThe Hills of MourningInch 17. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchThe Children of the Lion Have Been Called UpInch 18. Tribal Songs of Batswana InchGive Us the Signal to FightInch 19. Basarwa (Bushmen) Selections Basarwa Song 20. B
