LOST SONGBOOKS - Returning Hugh Tracy's recordings to Kenya (Part 1 - CHEMIROCHA)

In the summer of 2014, the Singing Wells Project embarked on a mission to repatriate the music of the Kipsigi People, recorded fifty years ago by Hugh Tracy. Working in association with ILAM and Ketebul Music, we uncovered the fascinating story behind the song Chemirocha.
Video Filmed by Sapat Opips and Hunter Allen
Sound by Stefano Sita Nne
Edited by Hunter Allen
With thanks to :
Diane Thram - Director of ILAM
Tabu Osusa - Head of Ketebul Music
Kiplagat Kuambi - Fixer with the Kipsigi People
Will Baxley- Research assistant
Matt Morin- Ethnomusicologist
Ryan Kailath - Radio Journalist

[@mibeiobadiah3564]

Thanks for having recorded our heritage. RIP Ngasura.

[@SololoMutai]

Cheruiyot Arap Kirui, the original singer of CHEMIROCHA song passed on last week in Kipkewa village, Yaganek sub-location in Sotik, Bomet country. His body is slated to be interred on Wednesday this week, 26. 05. 2021.

[@sigeibett3696]

pole sand its my village

[@matkongagencies6800]

Thanks for the work you did to get these songs back. In African Mythology beasts are considered as totems. I like the description of what the song is about.

[@brightwriter9132]

Wow! I just came across this piece and I must say I am so delighted. I like learning more about what our people did in the past.

[@keithkaykay4907]

As a Kipsigis watching this makes me so emotional.

[@adrianmbugua8344]

12:49 that old lady has some great moves ! great song ! so sad to think of all the songs we lost as Africans!

[@EliezerPennywhistler]

Well, who lost them?

[@festuskiprotich2017]

My grandmum must see this

[@anniebell6846]

This is how to show respect to these beautiful musicians

[@violakipkorir7134]

I'm emotional watching this video. Thank you

[@marindanyvik9084]

Kwambai updates the songs of this kalenjin legends i really like it or who is having one of his songs may the almighty father strengthen those of them who are still a live,perfect songs also it good to remember them wherever they are.

[@kcdennoh]

I love this, I hope one of the stories my gnrand dad would be found

[@gilbertkoech4374]

Mzee Chemirocha has gone to be with the Lord. R.I.P Jimmy Rogers

[@brysonkipronoh4920]

Woow interesting history here I love it felt so good watching this

[@laddieo]

Beautiful.

[@pickyourpoison7192]

Thank you Hugh Tracey

[@dayainteractiveagency4717]

This is so amazing!

[@soenikmoitanyon]

Here are the songs, samap.ukzn.ac.za/search/node/Chemirocha

[@labantum7202]

Where is part 2 please? Someone kindly send me the link to it.

[@hannahs1683]

Love Hugh Tracey

[@abelkib1]

i thnks that is my village in bomet county i wish my grandmother knows the song wow

[@kigenkipkurui3778]

Wow! God bless you. This is rekindled past

[@prowriter254]

Intriguing. In all my imaginations about colonisation, I'd never thought how strange it must have been for poople to see a man with 'white' skin for the first time

[@Jmedia0108]

Welcome. DID A GREAT JOB.

[@KIRWA_BETT]

We thank you ..

[@soenikmoitanyon]

chemirocha mi kericho iyee oh chemirocha....nice song

[@BlackSeranna]

I love what you're doing! Thank you!

[@edwinkibiwot8344]

Nice documentary

[@enockkipchumba1356]

Tumetoka twitter na wewe😂

[@S.P.H.E]

Sbonge 🙌🏾

[@drsiele]

There is a water spring call Chemirocha in Mangeji village Bomet East sub-county

[@mwalimumisoi1446]

May his soul RIP

[@davewonkytonkman7760]

Any royalties for the artists?

[@junglemaster8676]

None whatsoever

[@joshuamadalitsochiundiza8638]

That's the first thing that I was thinking!

[@governorlawi368]

Hey nice work how can i get these recordings

[@soenikmoitanyon]

samap.ukzn.ac.za/search/node/Chemirocha

[@hdvidmedia]

I like the idea though the interview would have been allowed to flow then translation later good peace though

[@kemhov]

Where can I get the copy of the album of those songs recorded.

[@soenikmoitanyon]

Send me your mail

[@kemhov]

@@soenikmoitanyon [e-mail]

[@alexnganai3006]

Where's Part 2 ?