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MR.1979.34.2-A2
Basic facts:
| country |
province |
region |
village |
people |
group |
date |
collector |
| Seychelles | | | | | | 1978 | Bernard Koechlin |
Language and title:
original language:
title in original language:
title in English: Pardon, my husband, don't beat me like that
Musical composition:
| type | # performers | instrument (type) | singing voice |
| Solo | 1 | Zez (zither) |
MALE |
Characteristics:
general:
vocal, instrumental
function: unknown
length: 5:46 min.
Performers:
unknown
Fragment:
not available online
Remarks:
The argument of the melody, of a moving sadness, takes place in a home and is provoked by harsh words ("his fourth word is cut off by a knife") from a husband who finds his wife isn't devoted (or sober?) enough.
"Seychelles 2: Musiques oubliées 'des Îles'"
Tempo:
no information available
Pitch:
no information available