Maori Songs Of New Zealand - Various 1952 Ethnic Folkways Library w/8-pg Insert

Description: Artist & Title: Various – Maori Songs Of New ZealandLabel & Cat #: 1952 Ethnic Folkways Library – P-433Vinyl Grade: Very Good Plus (VG+) play graded *there are several surface marks that did create some light and intermittent surface noise (including some ticking), but overall play was very good with many tracks playing excellent.Cover Grade: Very Good Plus (VG+) *solid cover with corner bump lower rh, some fraying on center of top seam and an I.D. sticker affixed to the front. The 8-page liner notes are in perfect shape and include a history of the Maori, their music, and notes on each of the songs.Notes: "According to legend, the Maori migrated by canoe from Hawaiki in eastern Polynesia to New Zealand a thousand years ago. As their population increased over time, so did feuding among tribes, and warfare became a prominent feature of Maori culture. Not surprisingly, then, many traditional songs—which actually are monotonic chants with little accompanying instrumentation—deal with raids and battles. One type of song, the haka, was chanted before a battle not only to frighten the enemy but to make the performer himself more fearless. The final portion of a haka composed by one of the most famous fighting chieftains, triumphant after eluding his enemies, is heard at every Maori gathering: "it was death, it was death—it is life, it is life."Other forms of traditional Maori songs featured on this 1952 album are waiata (love songs, lullabies, and laments for the dead) and karakia (incantations to various gods)." (Folkways Records) All photos are actual images of the item for sale.All records are sleeved and removed from jacket to prevent any seam splitting, and both then shipped inside a poly album sleeve.You are eligible for a combined shipping discount when purchasing multiple items. You will be issued a refund on the shipping charges from a paid invoice. You can request what the actual shipping charge will be prior to purchase if you choose.Record grades used: (M) Mint ~ (NM) Near Mint ~ (EX) Excellent ~ (VG+) Very Good Plus ~ (VG) Very Good ~ (G) Good Thank you for visiting dBeat Records ! GRADING STANDARDS:(M) Mint: Record and cover appear absolutely perfect in every way. Grade is seldom used, even with sealed albums where the record itself can only be assumed to be mint. (NM) Near Mint: Vinyl is shiny with no obvious signs of wear and plays perfectly with no audible imperfections. Cover is close to perfect with minor signs of wear or age just becoming evident. (EX or VG++) Excellent /Very Good ++: Record or jacket has a minimum of audible or visual imperfections. Vinyl has been handled and played very carefully. Light paper scuffs and/or spindle marks may be visible with no appreciable lessening in sound quality. Covers show very minor signs of handling and wear. (VG+) Very Good Plus: Record displays light scuffs, spindle marks or very light scratches that may create some noise disturbances, but don't affect one's overall listening experience. Jacket begins to show more prominent signs of storage wear and aging. (VG) Very Good: Defects are more pronounced with visible signs of handling and playing. Surface noise is evident upon playing, especially during soft passages and a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Covers may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached, although none of the flaws should be overwhelming. (G) Good / (G+)Good Plus: Vinyl will have scratches and visible groove wear. Record plays without skipping, although noticeable surface noise or ticks will be heard. Jackets have even more pronounced defects such as seam splits, tape, writing, ring wear, water damage or other defects.

Price: 17.99 USD

Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

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