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Soweto Black Organization

Description:
The material encompasses three periods of Brazilian history: the onset of the military dictatorship (1964), democratization (the 1980s) and the deepening of Brazilian democracy (from the 1990s onwards). Digital access to this collection will enrich the understanding of the deterioration of democracy in present-day Brazil.

Nueva organización político-militar en 1961 : Mónico Rodríguez

Description:
SPANISH: Comentarios sobre la relación de Rubén Jaramillo con Demetrio Vallejo, Alejo Méndez, y Montiel. Se menciona la ruta que los jaramillistas siguieron en Cuautla y en el resto del Estado de Morelos a inicios de 1960. Se destacan algunas detenciones políticas a activistas como Chom Pérez y Chom Valdez. Se describe la participación política dentro del jaramillismo de Carlota Guzmán y Demetrio Vallejo. Se señalan las diferencias de los jaramillistas con los grupos de ferrocarrileros. Se explica el problema que significó la muerte del obrero Balmaceda y la crisis que enfrentaron los ferrocarrileros. Se puntualizan los acuerdos que se realizaron entre comunistas y jaramillistas.<br>ENGLISH: Comments on the relationship of Rubén Jaramillo with Demetrio Vallejo, Alejo Méndez, and Montiel. The route followed by Jaramillistas in Cuautla and the rest of Morelos in 1960 is mentioned. Some activist political arrests Chom Pérez and Chom Valdez are highlighted. Carlota Guzmán and Demetrio Vallejo's participation within Jaramillismo is described. The differences between Jaramillistas and railroad worker groups are explained. The problem that the death of worker Balmaceda meant and the crisis faced by railroad workers is described. The agreements between communists and Jaramillistas are laid out.
Date:
Enero 1984/Diciembre 1986
January 1984/December 1986
Resource Type:
sound recording
Collection:
The Ricardo Montejano Collection
Nueva organización político-militar en 1961 : Mónico Rodríguez

Entrevista a Guillermo Velázquez, parte 2. Crónica del temblor de 1985

Description:
SPANISH: Segunda parte de la entrevista a Guillermo Velázquez durante la preparación para un programa sobre huapango arribeño en Radio Educación donde menciona las canciones que escribió para bodas con temas bíblicos. Se refiere las canciones que se tocan en los funerales y Guillermo narra cómo fueron sus orígenes en la música. Crónica sobre el temblor de 1985 en la Ciudad de México donde se narra cómo fue el rescate de cadáveres y la desinformación que hubo en los días posteriores a la tragedia. Se describe cómo fue la explosión del volcán Nevado del Ruiz en Colombia.<br>ENGLISH: Second part of the interview with Guillermo Velázquez during the preparation for a program on arribeño huapango on Radio Educación where he mentions the songs he wrote for weddings with biblical subjects. The songs that are played at funerals are mentioned and Guillermo tells of his origins in music. Chronicle about the 1985 earthquake in Mexico City where he narrates the rescue of corpses and the disinformation that took place in the days following the tragedy. It describes the explosion of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia.
Date:
February 1987
Febrero 1987
Resource Type:
sound recording
Collection:
The Ricardo Montejano Collection
Entrevista a Guillermo Velázquez, parte 2. Crónica del temblor de 1985

Entrevista a Tehua

Description:
SPANISH: Entrevista a Tehua sobre la imagen de la mujer en los temas musicales. Menciona que ha grabado canciones compuestas por mujeres como María Grever. Expone el rol de las mujeres contemporáneas como profesionistas y amas de casa. Opina sobre las canciones de Lolita de la Colina, de la educación de los varones y de las mujeres, de las composiciones de León Chávez Teixeiro y Marcial Alejandro. Expone sus expectativas respecto al papel de la mujer en las nuevas canciones.<br>ENGLISH: Interview with Tehua about the image of women in musical themes. She mentions that she has recorded songs composed by women such as María Greever. She discusses the role of contemporary women as professionals and housewives. She gives her opinion about the songs of Lolita de la Colina, the education of men and women, and the compositions of León Chávez Teixeiro and Marcial Alejandro. He states his expectations regarding the role of women in the new songs.
Date:
19--
Resource Type:
sound recording
Collection:
The Ricardo Montejano Collection
Entrevista a Tehua

Entrevista sobre la historia de la Asociación Yalalteca de México en el Distrito Federal

Description:
SPANISH: Telésforo Matías explica la historia de la creación de la Asociación Yalalteca en el Distrito Federal. Se mencionan los objetivos, funciones y trabajos realizados por esta institución. Destaca la gestión ante la Secretaría de Educación Pública para el funcionamiento y edificación de escuelas en Yalálag, la construcción de obras públicas, la adquisición de materiales, mobiliario, etc.<br>ENGLISH: Telésforo Matías explains the history of the creation of the Yalalteca Association in the Federal District. He mentions the objectives, functions and work carried out by this institution. He emphasizes the management before the Secretary of Public Education for the operation and construction of schools in Yalálag, the construction of public works, the acquisition of materials, furniture, etc.
Date:
19--
Resource Type:
sound recording
Collection:
The Ricardo Montejano Collection
Entrevista sobre la historia de la Asociación Yalalteca de México en el Distrito Federal

Entrevista a José de Molina. Entrevista a Mario Falcón

Description:
SPANISH: Se ofrece el testimonio del músico José de Molina, que relata su experiencia durante el movimiento estudiantil de 1968 en México. José comenta su perspectiva respecto al movimiento, mencionando que éste se mitificó. Describe su formación académica en la década de 1960, menciona que lo impactó conocer a Rubén Jaramillo en el Movimiento de Liberación Nacional y comenta como antecedentes del 68, la matanza de estudiantes por Caballero Aburto y el asesinato de campesinos copreros en agosto de 1967, con Díaz Ordaz en el poder; así como la guerrilla en México en 1965. Menciona a la liga Espartaquista como eje de la literatura en la década de 1960 y relata anécdotas en las que participó cuando era estudiante de teatro; rememora cuando una amiga le comentó que los mexicanos no eran capaces de reaccionar para defenderse. Hace mención de la importancia de los movimientos de los años del 58, 59, 65, 67; y finaliza comentando que la herencia de 1968 no ha rendido aún sus frutos. El siguiente entrevistado menciona la importancia de la cultura y la educación universitaria. Comenta sobre el movimiento de 1958 y sus demandas, como un precedente al 68. Opina que el movimiento de 1968 demostró que el conflicto social se haya en el sistema de producción. Asimismo, califica al movimiento como una acción masiva bien organizada. Menciona las discusiones que surgían dentro del comité de organización. Rescata que posterior a 1968 también surgieron movimientos que migraron a otras partes de la república y de los cuales, algunos de sus dirigentes participaron en el 68. Se presenta el testimonio de Mario Falcón, quien opina que la represión violenta y los asesinatos fueron reales en el movimiento de 1968; explica que algunos logros del movimiento fueron el reconocimiento de la Escuela Normal como educación de bachillerato, el surgimiento del Sindicato de Trabajadores de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (STUNAM), la presencia y continuidad del movimiento proletario independiente y, en general las luchas sociales que a su consideración seguirán adelante, independientemente de que el movimiento estudiantil se haya reprimido el 2 de octubre.<br>ENGLISH: Musician José de Molina recalls his experience during the 1968 student movement in Mexico which, he argues, was mithyfied. He describes his academic formation in the 1960s, and how meeting Rubén Jaramillo within the National Liberation Movement caused an impact on him. As events that led to 1968, he mentions the student massacre in hands of Caballero Aburto and the murder of peasants in 1967m with Díaz Ordaz in office, as well as the 1965 guerilla in Mexico. He considers that the Espartaco LEague was an axis for 1960s literature and recalls events in which he took place as a drama student. He highlights the importance of the 1958, 59, 65, and 67 movements, and considers that the 1968 movement has yet to bear fruits. The next interviewee stresses on the importance of culture and high level education. He considers the 1958 movement and its demands as a precedent of 1968, a movement that showed that social conflict lays on the production system. He recalls the discussions within the organizing committee, and he considers that after 1968 other movements emerged elsewhere in the country, with some 1968 leaders taking part in them. Mario Falcón, considers that violent repression and murders were real during the 1968 movement; he explains some accomplishments of the movement, such as recognizing Normal Schools as high schools, the emergence of the National Autonomous University of Mexico Workers' Union (STUNAM), the presence and contnuity of the independent proletariat movement, and the ongoing social struggles that have continued in spite of the repression on October 2, 1968.
Date:
Octubre 1988
October 1988
Resource Type:
sound recording
Collection:
The Ricardo Montejano Collection
Entrevista a José de Molina. Entrevista a Mario Falcón

Discurso en Puebla, Demetrio Vallejo

Description:
SPANISH: Se presenta el discurso dado por Demetrio Vallejo en Puebla, durante el cual se agradece y resalta el esfuerzo del gremio trabajador conformado por ferrocarrileros, talleristas, y alambristas en Oaxaca, que libraron las batallas sindicales para obtener una mejora económica salarial para los trabajadores ferrocarrileros y para obtener el derecho de elegir a los dirigentes de los gremios sindicales. Durante el discurso, se resalta también la importancia de dichos sucesos para la historia del movimiento obrero en México, para lograr una libertad sindical en contra de las empresas apoyadas por el gobierno de Ruiz Cortines y para normar las relaciones de la empresa con el sindicato de trabajadores. Se da a conocer la inminente necesidad de contar con prestaciones de salud y seguridad social para los trabajadores, así como el derecho a huelga para exigir la revisión de los contratos laborales y la firma de un contrato colectivo de trabajo, motivos por los cuales se encuentran luchando.<br>ENGLISH: A speech given by Demetrio Vallejo is heard; he thanks and highlights the effort of railroad, workshop, and wire workers of Oaxaca, who carried out union battles in order to gain better salaries for railroad workers and the right to elect their union leaders. During the speech, he stresses on the importance of certain events for the history of the labor movement in Mexico, that achieved union liberty from the companies supported by Ruiz Cortines' government and to regulate relations between a company and its labor union. He points out the imminent need for workers' health and social security benefits, as well as the right to strike to demand revision of contracts and signing a collective agreement, aspects which they are currently fighting for.
Date:
Enero 1984/Diciembre 1986
January 1984/December 1986
Resource Type:
sound recording
Collection:
The Ricardo Montejano Collection
Discurso en Puebla, Demetrio Vallejo

Testimonios sobre la Defensa de la Selva de los Chimalapas

Description:
SPANISH: Comentarios sobre la conformación del Comité Nacional para la Defensa de los Chimalapas y lectura del plan de acción. Presentación de la cronología de eventos de la lucha por los Chimalapas en la década de 1990. Mencionan la aprehensión ilegal de comuneros de San Francisco La Paz; denuncian la corrupción de las autoridades, violencia y narcotráfico en la región de San Miguel y Santa María. Solicitud de apoyo para solucionar la situación. Comentarios sobre problemas agrícolas en los Chimalapas, los abusos del General Absalón, la falta de atención del gobierno y el megaproyecto del Istmo.<br>ENGLISH: Comments on the formation of the National Committee for the Defense of Chimalapas and reading of the action plan. Presentation of the chronology of events of the struggle for the Chimalapas in the 1990s. They mention the illegal apprehension of community members of San Francisco La Paz; they denounce the corruption of the authorities, violence and drug trafficking in the region of San Miguel and Santa Maria. Request for support to solve the situation. Comments on agricultural problems in the Chimalapas, the abuses of General Absalón, the lack of attention from the government and the mega-project of the Isthmus.
Date:
19--
Resource Type:
sound recording
Collection:
The Ricardo Montejano Collection
Testimonios sobre la Defensa de la Selva de los Chimalapas

Kwa soko la nyama

Description:
SWAHILI: Wakati wa ukosefu wa ngano nchi nzima Kenya, Ustadh Mau hakuweza kuendelea kufanya kazi dukani kwake la mkate na ndio maana kwa muda alianza kushughulika sokoni kama muuzaji wa nyama. Ustadh alikuwa na miaka 28 takriban kwenye picha.<br>ENGLISH: During the caresty of wheat in the whole country of Kenya, Ustadh Mau could not work at his bakery and this is why he started for a while to work at the market as seller of meat. Ustadh Mau was around 28 years old.
Date:
1998 or 1988?
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Kwa soko la nyama

Waqti

Description:
SWAHILI: Shairi hili linazungumzia umuhimu wa kuchunga wakati usitupite ovyo ovyo. Lazima tutumie kila dakika ipaswavyo kwani kila mda ukienda haurudi. Ustadh Mau anakumbuka beti moja kwa moyo "mapigo ya moyo wa binadamu ni ukumbusho kwamba maisha ni dakika na sekunde".<br>ENGLISH: This poem is about the importance of time and being aware of the passing of time and not letting it pass unknowingly. The poem emphasizes that we should make every minute count since once time passes it cannnot be recovered again. Ustadh Mau still remembers one of the verses by heart ("the heart beat of a human being reminds the heart that in fact life is all about minutes and seconds").
Resource Type:
text
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Waqti

Sherehe ya kumwaga

Description:
SWAHILI: Ustadh Mau was invited to take part to a farewell celebration for Athras Mohammad Ali aliyekuwa mkurugenzi wa elimu Lamu island. Mzee aliyekaa upande wa kulia nyuma ya Ustadh Mau ni Abdalla Iskandar aliyekuwa ami yake Athrash na seremala maarufu sana Lamu island. Sherehe ya kumwaga Athras Mohammad Ali ilifanyiwa Lamu Fort Museum.<br>ENGLISH: Ustadh Mau alikuwa amealikwa kwa sherehe ya kumwaga Athrash Mohammad Ali who was education officer of Lamu island. The elderly man on the right-hand side behinf Ustadh Mau is Abdalla Iskandar the uncle of Atrash and a reknown wood carpenter in Lamu island. The farewell celebration took place at Lamu island Fort Museum.
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Sherehe ya kumwaga

Sura ya Ustadh Mau

Description:
SWAHILI: Sura hii inayopendeza ya Ustadh Mau ilipigwa kwenya duka lake la mkate. Ustadh Mau alianza kuvaa miwani alipokuwa miaka thalatini na tatu.<br>ENGLISH: This beautiful portrait of Ustadh Mau was taken at his bakery. Ustadh Mau started wearing glasses when he was thirty-three years old.
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Sura ya Ustadh Mau

Mama musimlaumu + Mwalimu + Kiswahili

Description:
SWAHILI: Waraka huu uko na mashairi manne tofauti: Mama musimlaumu ni shairi kuhusu mwanamke aliyetupa binti yake mchanga vichakani. Mtoto huyo aliokolewa na mbwa na jambo hili lilizua tafaruku katika jamii. Ustadh Mau aliandika shairi hili kupitia kwa muonekano wa yule binti aliyetupwa na mamake akiambia jamii isimhukumu mamake. Mwalimu ni shairi linalopendekeza kuwahusisha walimu katika mambo ya kijamii kwani wao ndio wenye kufunza jamii ijayo, wajibu wa walimu katika elimu na jamii lazima ieleweke na isisitizwe. Shairi pia linazungumzia umuhimu wa elimu na kupeleka watoto mashuleni. Kiswahili ni shairi lililoandikwa kwa mtindo wa ubinafsishaji. Mama kiSwahili analalamika jinsi wanae (waswahili halisi) walivyo kipuuza kiSwahili mpaka kunakiliwa na kuekwa viwango kwa kiSwahili kumetawaliwa na wageni wasiokuwa waswahili. KiSwahili kinaita wanawae wawe ni wenye kukiwajibikia na kukitilia juhudi kama zamani. Shairi hili limechapishwa. Yamechapishwa kwenye: In this Fragile World: Swahili poetry of commitment by Ustadh Mahmoud Mau. Leiden; Boston: Brill [2023], uk. 329-354.<br>ENGLISH: This manuscript contains Three different poems : Mama musimlamu (page 1-2); Mwalimu (page 3-4); Kiswahili (page 5-6). Mama musimlaumu is a poem regarding a woman who threw out her newborn daughter in the bushes, meaning to abandon her there. The newborn was saved by a dog and it caused a big spark of rage across the nation. Ustadh Mau's poem is written from the perspective of the daughter, telling the nation not to criticize her mother. Mwalimu, touches on how teachers should be involved in the community as they are teaching the next generation of kids. The role of teachers in both education and the larger community should be well recognized and emphasized. The poem also mentions the importance of education and schooling for children. and Kiswahili the poem is written from the perspective of a personified Swahili. ''Mother Swahili'' criticizes the way her children (native Swahili speakers of the coast) have long neglected the language and that the documentation and standardization of Swahili has been dominated by foreigners instead. It calls on her children to make an active effort for Kiswahili again. Published in: In this Fragile World: Swahili poetry of commitment by Ustadh Mahmoud Mau. Leiden; Boston: Brill [2023], pp. 329-354.
Date:
2006, 2005, 2003
Resource Type:
text
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Mama musimlaumu + Mwalimu + Kiswahili

Ziara ya Boni

Description:
SWAHILI: Ustadh Mau yuko kwenye picha hii kwa boni, kabila ambalo limesauliwa. Ni waislamu ingawa hawajui sana kuhusu dini. Ustadh alikwenda kuwatembelea huko madrasani kwao. Picha inaonyesha alipowaletea wanafunzi wa madrasa zawadi kama vitabu kalamu na paramendi kwa kusoma. Wakati huo walikuwa jamaa ya elfu tatu , wanaishi kwenye vijiji vitano: Bargoni, Mangai, Dede wa rede, Mlimani, Basuba (baina Mokowe na Kiunga, Lamu island West). Siku hizi kuna operesheni inayoitwa Operation Boni Forest kupambana na al-Shabab ambao wanafikiriwa kwamba wako Boni Forest.<br>ENGLISH: Ustadh Mau is amid the Boni people, an ethnic group that has been forgotten. As he puts it, "they are Muslims but they do not know enough about Islam" . Ustadh Mau went to visit them at their madrasa. The picture shows him bringing to them books, pens and candies. Back then the Boni group counted 3000 people. Boni people live in five villages: Bargoni, Mangai, Dede wa rede, Mlimani, Basuba (between Mokowe and Kiunga, Lamu island West). Currently an operation called Operation Boni Forest against al-Shabab is on.
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Ziara ya Boni

Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)

Description:
This collection includes Mau’s Swahili poetry and sermons that reflect on education, social justice, morality and piety. The collection also includes his memoirs which reflects his thirst for knowledge and his social commitment.

Ustadh Mau akiongea Mkunguni

Description:
SWAHILI: Katika picha hii Ustadh Mau anaonekana akizungumzisha kundi la watu katika eneo la Mkunguni, iliyoko katikati ya mji wa Lamu island. Mkutano huu uliandaliwa juu ya kuelimisha watu kuhusu afya na chanjo, ili kujenga watu imani ju ya umuhimu wa afya. Mmoja wa wa aliyesimama nyuma ya ustadh ni afisa wa afya.<br>ENGLISH: On this picture Ustadh Mau is seen speaking to a crowd on Mkunguni, Lamu island's town square. The gathering was held to raise awareness on health issues and vaccines, in order to motivate people to take care of one's own and eachother's health. The man behind Ustadh was a health officer.
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Ustadh Mau akiongea Mkunguni

Wasilisho

Description:
SWAHILI: Hati hizi ziliandikwa na Ustadh Mau alipotembelea Italia. Katika kulinganisha shairi la mwanamke wa kiarabu anayeitwa Umamah bint Al-Harith Al-Shaybany na mwanamke wa kibajuni anayeitwa Mwana Kupona binti Bwana Mataka. Wote waliishi nyakati tofauti na walitokea familia tofauti ilhali waliandikia wasichana wao shairi lenye funzo moja kuhusiana na kuchunga na kuwa heshimu mabwana zao.<br>ENGLISH: These are notes written by Ustadh Mau for a conference in Naples, Italy. He was comparing the poems of an Arab woman by the name of Umamah Bint Al-Harith Al-Shaybany and a poem by a Bajuni woman named Mwana Kupona bint Bwana Mataka. Both women lived during different periods and had differing backgrounds, yet both wrote a similar poem for their daughters on how to live with and please their husbands.
Resource Type:
text
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Wasilisho

Ustadh Mau akisoma kitabu

Description:
SWAHILI: Kwenye picha hii tunamuona Ustadh Mau akisoma Texas Review alichozawadiwa na jirani yake kutoka Uamerika akiwa nje ya nyumba yake.<br>ENGLISH: In this picture Ustadh is reading the Texas Review given to him by his American neighbour. Ustadh was standing outside of his house in the picture.
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Ustadh Mau akisoma kitabu

Turathi

Description:
SWAHILI: Shairi hili linazungumzia kuhusu desturi na turathi za asili kuzingatiwa hususan lugha za mama. Shairi hili linasisitiza umuhimu wa kujua lugha ya mama na kuipitisha kwa vizazi vijazo. Na sio vizuri kudharau kipengee hichi cha utamaduni. Shairi hili liliandikwa kwa minajili ya uwasilishaji Mombasa.<br>ENGLISH: This poem is about traditional customs and heritage, especially in regards to linguistic heritage and one's mother tongue. The poem emphasizes the importance of knowing your mother tongue and passing it on. One should not neglect this part of their culture. This poem was written for a paper presentation in Mombasa.
Resource Type:
text
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Turathi

Kuhifadhi Utamaduni: Mashairi ya Waswahili

Description:
SWAHILI: Karatasi hii ni maelezo ya mkutano kuhusu mashairi ya kiSwahili ambapo Ustadh Mau alikua mmoja wa walioalikwa na kuhudhuria. Mkutano huu ulifanywa kwenye ukumbi wa Mwanarafa, Lamu.<br>ENGLISH: This document is a production concept for a workshop about Swahili poetry which Ustadh Mau was invited to teach at. This event took place at Mwana Arafa in Lamu.
Resource Type:
text
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Kuhifadhi Utamaduni: Mashairi ya Waswahili

Kwaherini wana wetu

Description:
SWAHILI: Shairi hili lilitungwa kwa niaba ya waalimu wa Mkomani primary likielekezwa kwa wanafunzi wa Mkomani likiwatakia kila la kheri kwenye maisha yao ya mbele na pia kuwaaga baada ya kukamilisha mitihani yao.<br>ENGLISH: This poem was composed on behalf of the teachers of Mkomani school and was addressed to their students at Mkomani primary. It wishes them all the best in their future endeavours after completing their primary education and bidding them farewell.
Resource Type:
text
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Kwaherini wana wetu

Kimwondo (6 + 7)

Description:
SWAHILI: Daftari la Kimwondo lina mashairi mawili tofauti (namba 6 na 7). Kimwondo cha kwanza kinazungumzia hofu ya Ustadh Mau ya kupotea lahaja ya kiamu. Ustadh Mau anawataka wananchi wa Lamu kuelewa thamani ya Lugha yao na kuitumia lugha hiyo hasa kwa kuisoma, kuiandika na kuifundisha kwa vijana. Anabainisha kuwa lugha yetu ndio utambulisho wetu na tusipoilinda basi tuko kwenye hatari kubwa ya kupoteza utambulisho wetu. Shairi la pili ni shairi la kisiasa linalosawiri uzalendo na uaminifu wa watu wa Lamu kwa rais wa Kenya. Ustadh Mau anawalinganisha wanasiasa walafi na wanyama pori ambao ni wakorofi na wasio na amani. Anamlinganisha mbunge wa Lamu ambaye hakuwahi kuwakilisha masilahi yao bungeni na yule wa hivi majuzi ambaye ana masilahi ya watu wa Lamu moyoni.<br>ENGLISH: The notebook Kimwondo has two different poems (number 6 and 7). The first Kimwondo talks about Ustadh Mau's fear of the kiamu dialect getting lost. Ustadh Mau urges the people of Lamu to understand the value of their Language and to put the language in use especially by reading, writing and teaching it to the young ones. He notes that our language is our identity and if we do not protect it then we are at a higher risk of loosing our identity. The second poem is a political poem portraying the patriotism and loyalty of the people of Lamu to the president of Kenya. Ustadh Mau compares the greedy politicians to wild animals who are chaotic and unpeaceful. He compares the Lamu member of parliament who never represented their interests in parliament to the recent one who has the interests of the people of Lamu at heart.
Resource Type:
text
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Kimwondo (6 + 7)

Ustadh Mau akiwa Shanga Kisiwani Pate

Description:
SWAHILI: Ustadh Mau anaonekana kwenye mkusanyiko wa watu katika eneo la shanga ndani ya kisiwa cha Pate. Ustadh alialikwa kueka jiwe la msingi kwa minajili ya kujengwa mskiti mpya.<br>ENGLISH: Ustadh Mau is depicted at a gathering in Shanga, a village on Pate islandIsland. Ustadh was invited to lay down the foundation stone (jiwe la msingi) for a new mosque there.
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Ustadh Mau akiwa Shanga Kisiwani Pate

Maktabani kwake I

Description:
SWAHILI: Ustadh Mau anasimama karibu na rasa za maktaba yake. Hii ni sehemu ya kwanza aliyoitengeneza nyumbani Langoni kabla alipojenga ghorofa nyingine kubwa zaidi baadaye. Vitabu vinavyoonyeshwa ni vitabu vya dini khususan kwa kiarabu na baadhi kwa kingereza.<br>ENGLISH: Ustadh Mau is standing close to his book shelves. This is the beginning of his library that he put on in Langoni, before building a seprate bigger room on the second floor for it later on. The books shown are mainly Arabic books and a few in English.
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Maktabani kwake I

Kimwondo (6 + 7)

Description:
SWAHILI: Kimwondo lina mashairi mawili tofauti (shairi nambari 6 na 7). Tenzi zote mbili zinahusu kampeni za siasa za hapa lamu. Utungo wa mashairi haya mawili yametafautiana baina ya moja na lingine.<br>ENGLISH: The notebook Kimwondo has two different poems (number 6 and 7). They were both written for a political campaign on Lamu. The structures of the two poems are different from one another.
Resource Type:
text
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Kimwondo (6 + 7)

Utenzi wa tabia nzuri

Description:
SWAHILI: Shairi hili lilitungwa na Abdallah Mohamed Bakathir kwa ajili ya watoto na marafiki zake alipokuwa mgonjwa sana na hakuweza kusema neno lolote na alitaka kuacha ushauri huu kabla ya kifo chake. Anatoa ushauri muhimu wa maisha ya jumla kwa watoto wake, jinsi ya kuishi vizuri katika jamii. Anatoa ushauri juu ya kutopoteza wakati, marafiki wabaya, jinsi ya kujiendesha unapoalikwa mahali fulani, jinsi ya kuishi na mke/mume, jinsi ya kutambua tabia za watu, jinsi ya kuchagua msaidizi wa nyumbani, jinsi ya kulinda siri, usafi, adabu ya kula, jinsi ya kushughulikia wageni na mengi mengineyo.<br>ENGLISH: This poem was composed by Abdallah Mohamed Bakathir for his children and friends when he was very sick and could not utter a word and he wanted to leave behind this advice before his death. He gives important general life advice to his children on how to live well in society. He gives out advice on time wasting, bad companies, how to conduct oneself when invited somewhere, how to treat a spouse, how to tell someone's character, how to choose a househelp, how to protect a secret, hygiene, eating ettiquette, how to handle guests and so much more.
Resource Type:
text
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Utenzi wa tabia nzuri

Madrasa katika mji wa Lamu island

Description:
SWAHILI: Hii ni picha ya madrasa ya kitambo mjini Lamu island aliposomea Ustadh Mau. Madrasa hii ilikua ya pili kuanzishwa Kenya nzima. Jumba la madrasa hiyo limeporomoka na kuwa gofu sahii.<br>ENGLISH: This is a photograph of an old madrasa in Lamu island. This was the second madrasa to ever open in Kenya. Later, the building collapsed and got destroyed.
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Madrasa katika mji wa Lamu island

darsa

Description:
SWAHILI: Casseti hii ina khutba moja upande B:2 Darsa kuhusu saum ya rajab.<br>ENGLISH: This audiocassette contains one sermon side B : 2 Darsa about the month of rajab fasting.
Resource Type:
sound recording
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
darsa

Shangazi Rabia

Description:
SWAHILI: Huyu ni shangazi wa Ustadh Mau anayeitwa Rabia Abdulkadir, dada wa babake Ustadh Mau Ahmad Abdulkadir. Alipozaliwa Ustadh Mau shangazi alikuwa ameshafariki. Dada moja mkbubwa wa Ustadh Mau aliitwa kama shangazi yake Rabia. Wadada wengine waliitwa Nuru, Sophia na Amina. Picha inawezekana ilikuwa imepigwa Mombasa baada shangazi Rabia aliolewa.<br>ENGLISH: This is Ustadh Mau's aunt called Rabia Abdulkadir, sister of Ahmad Abdulkadir who was born in Lamu island. She already passed away when Ustadh Mau was born. One of Ustadh Mau's sister was called Rabia like their aunt. Ustadh Mau's other sisters are called Nuru, Sophia and Amina. This picture was likely taken in Mombasa after that aunt Rabia got married.
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Shangazi Rabia

Lamu island Muslim Youth Matondoni

Description:
SWAHILI: Picha hii inarejelea msaada wa watu wa Matondoni walipoingiliwa na moto. Lamu island Muslim Youth alileta cimiti na milango. Mtu anayesimama upande wa kulia wa Ustadh Mau anaitwa Karim Rajan aliyekuwa mwanahabari wa gazeti la 'Nation'. Mtu aliyesimama mbali mwenye kanzu nyeupe karibu na mifuko ya cimiti ni mmoja wa mwanchama - kama vile vile Ustadh Mau - wa Lamu island Muslim Youth.<br>ENGLISH: This photo goes back to the help provided to the people of Matondoni during a fire. Lau Muslim Youth carries cement and doors. The person who stands on the right-hand side of Ustadh Mau is called karim Rajan who was the reporter for the Nation newspaper. The person on the back wearing the white gown (kanzu) close by the bags of cement – like Ustadh Mau – was one of the member of Lamu island Muslim Youth.
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Lamu island Muslim Youth Matondoni

Ghafaula imezinyika (maombolezi ya kifo)

Description:
SWAHILI: Shairi hili limetungiwa Bahassan aliyefariki. Alikua mwalimu na Imam wa Msikiti wa Riyadha. Bahassan alikua kitukuu wa muanzilishi wa mskiti wa Riyadha. Shairi hili lilikaririwa na Ustadh Mau siku ya tatu baada ya mazishi yake kama ukumbusho yake.<br>ENGLISH: This poem was written for a man named Bahassan who passed away. He was a teacher and an imam at Riyadha mosque. Bahassan was the great-grandson of the founder of Riyadha mosque. This poem was recited by Ustadh Mau on the third day after his passing in memory of him at the Riyadha Mosque in Lamu.
Resource Type:
text
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Ghafaula imezinyika (maombolezi ya kifo)

Kitanda + Harusi ya Zulfa + Wasiya kwa Rukia

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SWAHILI: Waraka huu uko na mashairi matatu. Shairi la kwanza linaitwa "Kitanda" na linazungumzia wajibu wa mwanamke kwa kutayarisha kitanda wanachotumia na mume wake. (Kwa mfano kiwe safi na kunukia vizuri, kueka maua). Pia linaongelea umuhimu wa kutayarisha chakula kizuri na mwanamke kumpikia mume wake. Shairi la pili kwa jina la "Harusi ya Zulfa" linazungumzia kuhusu ndoa na wajibu wa wanandoa. Shairi la tatu "Wasia kwa Rukia" linazungumzia kutojibizana na watu maneno mabaya na kuzungumza mambo yasiyo na faida, poa linazungunzia umuhimu wa kuweka nyumba safi na kuheshimu wakwe zako.<br>ENGLISH: This manuscript contains three poems. The first one is titled Kitanda and talks about a wife's duty to prepare the bed well (e.g. make it smell nice, putting flowers on the bed) they are sharing together. It also mentions the importance of good food and cooking for one's husband. The second poem is titled Harusi ya Zulfa. It discusses marriage and the responsibilities within marriage as partners. The third poem is titled Wasiya kwa Rukia. It discusses how it's good manners to not badmouth people and talk negatively, as well as keeping the house clean and respecting your in-laws.
Resource Type:
text
Collection:
Ustadh Mau Digital Archive (UMADA)
Kitanda + Harusi ya Zulfa + Wasiya kwa Rukia