Music of Indonesia, Vol. 1: Songs Before Dawn: Gandrung Banyuwangi

In the Banyuwangi region, located in the eastern end of Java, a vibrant and earthy musical genre called gandrung is performed. Never before issued on any recordings in the West, this tradition begins sometime around 9 p.m. and ends just before dawn. An unmarried female singer performs a beautiful suite of songs backed by a small ensemble of musicians who play violins, drums, and metal percussion. The male guests at this dance party pay money for the privilege of dancing with this mesmerizing songstress. The suite is recorded here in a full performance by one of the music's finest living singers, Gadrung Temu. "...[S]low-boil gamelan grooves...ticktocking drum and gong rhythms stretch and recoil..." — The Village Voice

Track Listing

101	Delimoan Gandrung Temu Mesti, Basuki, and Gandrung ensemble	09:10
102	Candra Dewi Gandrung Temu Mesti, Basuki, and Gandrung ensemble	18:00
103	Seblang Lokento Gandrung Temu Mesti, Basuki, and Gandrung ensemble	09:49
104	Padha Nonton Gandrung Temu Mesti, Basuki, and Gandrung ensemble	03:25
105	Jaran Dhawuk Gandrung Temu Mesti, Basuki, and Gandrung ensemble	02:43
106	Layar Kumendhung (Sails on a Mast) Gandrung Temu Mesti, Basuki, and Gandrung ensemble	06:42
107	Sekar Jenang Gandrung Temu Mesti, Basuki, and Gandrung ensemble	01:03
108	Erang-erang Subuh Gandrung Temu Mesti, Basuki, and Gandrung ensemble	02:04
109	Sawung Galing Gandrung Temu Mesti, Basuki, and Gandrung ensemble	05:46
110	Opak Apem Gandrung Temu Mesti, Basuki, and Gandrung ensemble	05:51
111	Giro Gandrung Temu Mesti, Basuki, and Gandrung ensemble	00:40