The bora, or boys' initiation ceremonies, of the Aboriginal peoples of Cape York Peninsula in Northeastern Australia were already under threat by outside influence when this recording was made by Wolfgang Laade in 1963 (it was released in 1975). He interviewed tribal elders in the sacred bora ground to document the myth of the crocodile hero on which the bora is based and to describe the ceremonies as they had been performed. Other elders recorded traditional bora songs. The experience is especially heightened by the sounds of work and life permeating throughout.

Tracklist:

The Saga of the Crocodile Hero
Song: Pascoe Bora
The Saga of the Crocodile Hero
Song Warri Warri
Alligator Song
The Saga of the Crocodile Hero
Alligator Song
The Saga of the Crocodile Hero
Song 1
The Saga of the Crocodile Hero 1
Song 1
The Saga of the Crocodile Hero 1
Song 1
The Saga of the Crocodile Hero 1
Song 1
The Saga of the Crocodile Hero 1
Song By George Morton with Drum and Narration 1
The Saga of the Crocodile Hero 1
Narration and Song 2
The Saga of the Crocodile Hero 2
Narration and Song 2
Song 2
Narration and Song 2
Narration and Song 2
The Saga of the Crocodile Hero 2
Song 2
Narration and Song 2
Narration and Song 2
The Saga of the Crocodile Hero 3
Dance Rehearsal

UPC: 093070421127
Label: Folkways Records
Release Date: 5.30.12
Format: CD

Bora Of Pascoe River: Cape Yor - Bora of Pascoe River / Various (CD)