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Field recording · Zambia

We are in the audio archives

Alick Nkhata Road, Lusaka, Zambia

A 10-minute field recording by radio continental drift made in Lusaka, Zambia on 19 July 2012, in the afternoon. Soundscape: prayer, chant & ritual.

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We are in the audio archives
9:32CC BY-SA 3.0by radio continental driftInternet Archive
9:32

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Recordist's notes

These recordings picture a visit to the audio archives of the Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation ZNBC. Mrs. Namunkolo Lungu from the audio and visual sales office introduces the ZNBC project of documenting the annual traditional ceremonies in all the provinces of the country, which has been running over 15 years. She talks about her work between the archive, the broadcasters, outreach and sales, describes some of the ceremonies, and adds from her personal cultural practices and experiences. The entire playlist of recordings from ZNBC audio archives can be found at: https://archive.org/details/Voices_from_Lusaka_453

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About the place

Lusaka is a city of about 2,212,301 people in Lusaka Province, Zambia. OttoAnna lists 26 field recordings from here.

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