Tape #C, third tape in set of 4. Side 1 - [000] (tape start) is a speech by the feast's host, Kata Sing, thanking those who helped him. See Book #7, pp.4-9 for translations.
Tape #B, second in set of 4 tapes. Side 1 - formal praise ishtikek (ish-ti-tek) on the feast host's ancestors given by a particularly good orator, Bakhdur. The tape is set to the place where this praise begins, and translations are in Field Book #6 pp. 98-101. The speech at the end of Side 1 announces the host's plans to build a new menstrual hut, and is given by the hereditary priest of Rombour, Baraman. Translation in Field Book #6 pp. 114.
Tape #A, first in set of 4 tapes. Side 1 - The first song is the Kalash women's theme song for the “bira mor" "sacred male goat sacrifice merit feast". For translations see Book #5 pp. 213. Also on Side 1, 3/4s of this side is a discussion between the powerful men of Rombour Valley deciding who should be presented gifts at the feast; see Field Book #5 pp. 221-229 and Book #6 pp. 18-35 for translations.
Sariek Rombour Reel #1 Ishti Kah Tape #A first of 4 tapes
Side 1 - [000] (tape start) illustrates Kalash corset, spoken (shouted) Praise-giving to the clan ancestors called ishtikek (ish-ti-kek). Translations in Book #5 pp. 26 on. Side 2- second to last song on this side tells story of Kalash concepts of “sacred" (magic) wealth; see Book #5 pp. 79-81 for translations. The last song on Side 2 records a humorous story about some of the clan ancestors of the men giving the merit feast at which these recording were made. See Field Book #5 pp. 81-83 for translations.
Various Kalash funeral songs. Many of these songs are sung by Kush Nawaz, who was the best orator in all 3 tribal valleys. These tapes also demonstrate drum playing. Audio from a Rombour funeral in September.
Various Kalash funeral songs. Many of these songs are sung by Kush Nawaz, who was the best orator in all 3 tribal valleys. These tapes also demonstrate drum playing. One particularly special song is on side 1, and tells the clan history of the dead man. On the digital counter, this song is at [75] and its translation can be found in Field Book #4 pp. 144-151.
Side 1 - love song by Kush Hawaz at digital counter [350]. Nawaz was the most talented orator in all 3 Kalash Valleys (Balereh clan, Balanguru village, Rombour Valley). See Field Note Book #4 pp. 57 for translation.
Audio of Bomboret Joeshi. "Bomboret" refers to Bumburet valley, Chitral District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan. Tape 1 Gatch (sacred song - sung in a basket. Muffled, not for women) Balimine/Mahondao
Side 1 - myth of how the Kalash god Mahaneo won Bomboret Valley over the god Balumein. See Field Book #3 pp. 31-36 for translations. Side 2 - examples of women's voices and fast dance music. See Field Book #3 pp 41-46 for translations.