Commentary by David Wason Ames in English, French, German bound in container.
Hausa music I: Butcher's rhythm, Kalangu -- Singing and drumming in praise of blacksmiths -- Praise song for a hunter -- Singing and drumming for farmers -- Praise song for farmers -- Royal drums of the Emir of Zaria -- Fanfare for the Sultan of Sokoto-- Trumpet fanfare for the Emir of Zaria -- Horn and drum ensemble of the D'an Galadima (District head of Giwa) -- Song in praise of Nigeria -- Song celebrating the investiture of the Emir of Kano
Hausa music II: Praise song for the Emir of Zaria -- Band playing for officials of the N.P.C. -- Amanda music -- Praise song for the Emir of Gumel -- Kalangu music and singing -- Praise song for the yan tauri -- Song of social comment with dance, rawan gane -- Masu-tandu singers and drummers -- Music for a bori ceremony -- Obati flutes and singing -- Boy's music and singing -- Shanti music and singing -- Corn-grinding song