Bali: Balinese Music of Lombok

Easily overlooked for its tourist-destination neighbor, the Indonesian island of Lombok lies about twenty miles east of Bali. Hindu Balinese make up a very small minority population in Lombok, with cultural expressions that have greatly diverged from those in Bali. The music preserves some elements of ancient Balinese traditions and religion but also incorporates influences from the Lombok Islamic majority.

This album focuses on the religious and ceremonial context of the songs, illustrated through use of the gamelan, an ensemble with bronze percussion, flute, and hand drums. Some selections include voice, combining languages of Java, Bali, and the Sasak majority ethnic group in Lombok and solo performances, such as the preretdouble-reed oboe. The liner notes provide a brief introduction to the music and commentary about each selection on the recording.

Track Listing

101	Tabuh Empat (Four Strokes)	Sekaha Gong Budisatu	16:56
102	Wau Rauh (Just Arrived)	Sekaha Angklung Murni	03:05
103	Adine Wau Rauh (Sibling Just Arrived)	Sekaha Angklung Murni	02:20
104	Rangsang (Exciting)	n/a	03:45
105	Telaga Dundan (Early Pond)	n/a	08:55
106	Perong Barong (Leaning Lord of the Forest)	Sekaha Mudita Sahanti	13:16
107	Guak Maling Taloh (Crow Steals Egg)	Sekaha Pegasangsangan Tanah Haji	03:40
108	Turun Daun (Slowly Descend)	I Kadek Sarwa	02:33
109	Pemungkah (Opening)	Sekaha Cakepung Tri Adnyana Atemahan Tunggal	06:22