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Abstract
Father A.M. Jones provides an in-depth analysis of a Swahili didactic song, the Wajiwaji. Six ‘Ur’-tunes are identified and compared to each verse of the text. Variations on these ‘Ur’- tunes are examined from linguistic and musical viewpoints. The original Swahili text and a translation thereof together with a complete transcription of the song are also included.
Vader A.M. Jones gee 'n diepgaande ontleding van 'n didaktiese Swahililied, die Wajiwaji. Ses ‘Ur’-liedjies word onderskei en word met elke vers in die teks vergelyk. Variasies op hierdie ‘Ur’-liedjies word ondersoek vanuit linguistiese en musikale oogpunte. Die oorspronklike Swahili-teks en 'n vertaling daarvan word saam met 'n volledige transkripsie van die lied ingesluit.