Duke Amandla Chorus records, 2016-2017

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Summary

Creator:
Duke University -- Duke Amandla Chorus
Abstract:
The Duke Amandla Chorus is a student chorale organization that performs traditional music from various countries in Africa in the respective languages. The records span 2016-2017 and include images, moving image recordings, photographs, lyrics, and organizational records.
Extent:
973 Megabytes
Language:
Materials in English and various African languages
Collection ID:
UA.31.07.0015
University Archives Record Group:
31 -- Student/Campus Life
31 -- Student/Campus Life > 07 -- Student Organizations – Music, Theatre, and Performance

Background

Scope and content:

The Duke Amandla Chorus records span 2016-2017 and include images and moving image recordings of various performances, group photographs, lyrics, meeting minutes, a rehearsal schedule, and the Duke Amandla Chorus logo.

Biographical / historical:

The Duke Amandla Chorus is Duke University's first African chorus, and performs traditional music from various countries in Africa in the respective languages. The chorus shares stories about the culture and people and incorporates dancing and African instruments. "Amandla" is a Zulu and Xhosa word that means "power," and the Chorus uses music as an avenue to teach the Duke and Durham community about the multiplicity of African culture, history, and values.

Acquisition information:
The Duke Amandla Chorus records were received by the Duke University Archives as a transfer in 2017.
Processing information:

Processed by Matthew Farrell, June 2017

Accessions described in this collection guide: UA2017-0021

Subjects

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Subjects:
Duke University -- Students -- Societies, etc
Choruses (Women's voices)
Choruses (Men's voices)
Folk music -- Africa

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[Identification of item], Duke Amandla Chorus Records, Duke University Archives, David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University.