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<p dir="ltr">Grounded in Meredith’s (1993) typology of theory construction which distinguishes models (descriptive, non-explanatory, simplified depictions of reality), frameworks (explanatory structures with organised variables and relationships), theories (coherent systems for prediction and explanation of phenomena), and hypotheses (empirically testable statements), this thesis evaluates the mec

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<p dir="ltr">This collection contains supplementary data and media for the PhD dissertation, "Unsilenced: Resilience, Continuity, and Change in Biak’s Wor," by Olivia Evelin Sundari (HKU Music). The supporting research materials are organized into three primary folders: the Biak Wor Audio Recording folder, comprising 76 Wor songs recorded across Wouna, Bosnabraidi, Sosmai, Oridek, and Sanggar Silv

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<p dir="ltr">This is a summary of my <i>Music Rosetta Stone (2022)</i>. Like the famous stone that translated between three ancient languages, the full version translates from physics to performance. It is part of a series of <i>‘Magic Ring</i>’ formats for educational Quests. The <i>Rings</i> are familiar and literal, such as the Zodiac and colour wheel, as they had the properties of stage magic

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Interview with Claudius Mbiri Daingezoru.

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Elia demonstrates the gugu being played. He performs different messages and rhythms. Arkangelo, his neighbor, performs with him and discusses Zande culture.

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Elia removes the outer layer of bark from the gugu. He answers questions about the process and discusses the impact of the bark on the sound of the gugu and other topics, including restrictions about women being present when a gugu is made and restrictions around iron working.

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A group of men (including project research Samuel, the caver Elia, James Atoroba (the chief of Bangasu) and the men who will cut the tree) walk from the road towards the tree that has been identified for making the gugu. Once they arrive at the tree, there is a short discussion. Noise from wind is audible at the beginning of the video.

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Tree is cut with chainsaw. Discussion about the fee for the chainsaw operator, the length to cut and individual cuts required. Further discussion about the importance of the gugu to Zande people and changes in Zande society.

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Transcript (PaZande) and translation (English) of interview with Arkangelo Rungorimi Bambura Bingbaa.

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As Elia continues to shape the gugu, he answers questions about how he learnt to carve and explains that he will not pass his knowledge to any direct family members. Changes to the status of gugu owners in Zande society are mentioned.

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Transcript (PaZande) and translation (English) of interview with James Girisi Nathaniel.

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Elia removes the outer layer of bark from the gugu.

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Opening of an event held to perform the gugu for the first time and celebrate the completion of the documentation project. Songs played at the event are those known across the Zande regions previously ruled by Gbudue (r. 1870-1905).

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Transcript (PaZande) and translation (English) of interview with Badista Arabi Buzo.

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Gugu is covered to protect it from the rain and other element during carving sessions. Covered with plastic sheet, bark, mangoes and tree branches.

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Interview with Takpafi Moses Modesto.

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Interview with Andrea Sanaru Barat.

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Interview with Badista Arabi Buzo and elder. He is interviewed by Samuel Biegene Zangug in Tindoka area of Yambio.

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As Elia carves he answers questions about some of the technical aspects of making the gugu: about the size of the central slit, the sounds of the 'male' and 'female' resonating chambers. He demonstrates some messages on the gugu (including his own name).

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Elia, the carver, is interviewed by project researcher Samuel about the tree before it is cut. They discuss how to cut the tree and what trees are typically selected. Some noise from wind is audible.