Field recordings by A.P. Elkin, made between 1949-1952, Arnhem Land, Northwest Territory, Australia.

Originally issued as Folkways FE 4439 in 1953.

Previously issued as compact disc.

Program notes by A.P. Elkin and texts with English translations ([8] p. : ill., ports.) inserted in original container.

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings: FE 4439 (on original container spine F-4439).

Vocal and instrumental music.

Electronic reproduction. Alexandria, VA : Alexander Street Press, 2009. (Smithsonian global sound for libraries). Available via World Wide Web.

Vocal works sung in various Australian aboriginal languages.

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Djebang-ari (Yirkalla Disctict) (2:31)

Djedbang-ari (Riredjind District) (1:29)

Djedbang-ari (1:11)

Wadamiri (3:04)

Wadamiri (2:28)

Maraian Chant (1:19)

Didjeridu (3:10)

Gunborg singing (2:28)

Cloud chant (4:09)

Djerag (2:41)

Brinkin wonga (2:53)

Djarada (0:34)

Nyindi-Yindi corroboree (3:05)

Sacred song (1:29).

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