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Hugh Tracey was a recordist in the 40s and 50s recording music in Central and East Africa where it was played. The Dutch label SWP Records has released all of Traceys amazing recordings, keeping this music alive. In addition label founder Michael Baird is continuing this tradition of field recordings, travelling through the region to find and archive more of the original music.
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Hugh Tracey was a recordist in the 40s and 50s recording music in Central and East Africa where it was played. The Dutch label SWP Records has released all of Traceys amazing recordings, keeping this music alive. In addition label founder Michael Baird is continuing this tradition of field recordings, travelling through the region to find and archive more of the original music.
