This record isn’t as old as most of my records I’ve been posting*, but it may be of special interest to people from my hometown and surrounding area. It’s a record of “War Dance Songs” from the Meswaki tribe Near Tama, Iowa. This record was made in 1972. It makes me really happy that this record exists. I’ve transferred it here from the vinyl. One MP3 for each side.

Click the images below to see them larger and read about the history:

*technically this is still under copyright – I will remove this post upon request from copyright holder.

Here are some more Edison Diamond Discs I’ve acquired. (I describe the format and transfer process in this previous post)

Waikiki Hawaiian Orchestra, Smiles, Then Kisses b/w Louise and Ferreira, Hapa Haole Hula Girl, 1916

Billy Murray, Frenchy Come to Yankee Land b/w Premier Quartet, Jazzola 1919

Paul Victorin’s Orchestra, Louisville Lou b/w Kaplan’s Melodists, The Duck’s Quack (A Barnyard Jamboree) 1923

Judas’ Society Orchestra City of Dreams – Foxtrot b/w  Beautiful Ohio Waltz 1919

Broadway Dance Orchestra, The Sheik b/w Club De Vingt Orchestra, Senorita – Spanish Fox Trot

The Sheik record seems to be missing it’s label, but the record number it etched in the surface:

Just found this record. A re-pressing of old cylinders from Folkways. I transferred these mp3s straight from the vinyl. Below are mp3s of the record. (this collection may technically be still protected by copyright.. get it now before someone tells me to take it down)

Here’s a PDF of the linear notes with a history of early recordings.

Sol Ho’opi’i’s Novelty Trio

Kai Hawanawana b/w Ka Ua Loku

Columbia 1785-D (147800/147801)

January 10, 1929

Kai Hawanawana (Alohekea)

Ka Ua Loku (Alohekea)