The music of the "waza" trumpet groups is considered the most important instrumental music of the Berta, who have been living in the border region of Sudan and Ethiopia since the 19th century. A full ensemble consists of ten to twelve monotone instruments between 50 and 180 centimeters long and the wood blocks, called "bali". The performances usually take place after sunset and are a major event for the inhabitants of a village. Before the pieces begin, a woman sings a song, which is then performed instrumentally. The recordings from 1982/3 are published for the first time on this CD.

Tracklist:

Young Sir
If You Say My Name, I'll Fuck You!
Dandale / The War / Zozei
A White Eagle Comes Into The Village
In Khartoum There Is Plenty Of Money, Nevertheless He Had To Come Back
What Are You Doing, Abu Sira? I Am Your Aunt!
The Woman Slept On An Old, Dirty Mat
Akharo (Instrumental)
Abrahiim Is Crying, "Where Is My Brother?" (Abrahiim Is Crying, "Where Is My Brother?")
Greetings By Aba Musa! (Greetings By Aba Musa!)
Drum Signal
White Ant
The Little Khawaja (European) Came To Gafilli
Bartha, The Winner
An Evening With The Flute Ensemble
Where Do You Go?
Somebody Enchanted A Girl With Black Magic
Oh Boys, Why Are You Waiting At The Water Hole?
The Harvest Festival

UPC: 4010228170825
Label: Wergo Germany
Release Date: 4.8.03
Format: CD

Waza Music Of The Berta From Blue Nile / Various - Waza: Music Of The Berta From The Blue Nile (CD)