Arap Kapero

Date: 
1950-00-00
Composer: 
Kipkeino Arap Rop (Performer)Composer not specified
Format: 
78 RPM shellac record
Source: 
Shellac record number: CR2087
Publisher: 
International Library of African Music
Rights: 
International Library of African Music
Identifier (greenstone export db): 
10644
Identifier (original): 
CR2087-GB1467-XYZ5475
Identifier (disa): 
mus1952-00-00.036.018.CR2087-GB1467-XYZ5475
Keywords: 
Description: 

A topical song with Kipukandet 6 string bowl lyre (5 or 6 string pentatonic lyre used by Nandi tribe in Kenya, also known as Kibugantet and Chepkong.) One day a friend called on Arap Kapero unexpectedly. He sang "Had I a shilling I would have bought flour to make bread for you." The accompaniment of this song is interesting for the extra half bar just prior to the start of each verse.