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CONTENTS
List of Figures xi
Area Maps xv
Audio Examples xix
Notes on Translation xxi
Foreword by Hassan Rehani Bitchuka xxiii
Acknowledgments xxv
Introduction xxix
1.
Introducing Muhidin Maalim Gurumo and Hassan Rehani Bitchuka 1
2.
Setting the Stage: The Cultural History of the East-Central African Rhumba Scene 31
3.
Muhidin Gurumo’s Musical Development and Work with NUTA Jazz Band 51
4.
“Moto Mtundu |Precocious Child”: Hassan Bitchuka’s Early Musical Career 89
5.
Mlimani Park Orchestra: The “Classic Period” (1978-1985) 115
6.
The International Orchestra Safari Sound Era (1985-1987)147
7.
The OTTU Jazz Band Era (1991-2004) 161
8.
Msondo and Sikinde in the Era or Kujitegemea (“Self-Reliance”) 183
9.
Muhidin Gurumo’s Retirement and Passing 203
Concluding Remarks:
The Legacy of Muhidin Gurumo and Hassan Bitchuka 219
Appendix 1
Glossary 221
Appendix 2
Government-Related Acronyms 223
Appendix 3
Muhidin Gurumo and Hassan Bitchuka Band Chronology 225
Appendix 4
Extended Interviews with Muhidin Gururno 227
Appendix 5
Online Discussion: “Bitchtika ana Mafumbo Mengi Yake | Bitchuka has His Many Mysteries” 235
Appendix 6
Studio Sessions 239
Interviews Cited 251
Archives Visited 2S5
Discography 257
Bibliography 263
Index 1: General 277
Index 2: Bands 293
Index 3: Songs 295
About the Author 301