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Music of Indonesia, Vol. 11: Melayu Music of Sumatra and the Riau Islands

Various Artists
Music of Indonesia, Vol. 11: Melayu Music of Sumatra and the Riau Islands Melayu (or "Malay") culture has been influential throughout much of Indonesia. This album presents two widespread Melayu entertainment genres plus songs and instrumental music from two forms of Melayu theater. Among the instruments heard are the gambus (a lute believed to have originated in Arabia), violin, several kinds of drums, and—in the polished ronggéng dance music of Meda—an eloquent accordion. Recorded in widely scattered locations in Sumatra and in three islands of Riau. 73 minutes. "Once again the producers of this series have found small gems from a large and complicated world, and presented them with quality and a ream of good liner notes." — CMJ

Track Listing

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Cari Hiburan Orkès Gambus Al-Hidayah 07:03
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Dayang Duabelas M. Sani Burhan 06:58
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Lancang Kuning H. Zakaria M.A. 04:49
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Ahmadi Ismail 06:22
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Peranta Grup Mendu Sedanau 01:37
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Betabèk Mak Yong Pak Atan 06:23
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Cantèk Manis Mak Yong Pak Atan 02:55
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Timang Bunga Mak Yong Pak Atan 04:01
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Jalan Kunon Grup Mendu Sedanau 01:46
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Lagu Perang Grup Mendu Sedanau 00:52
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Air Mewar Grup Mendu Sedanau 01:58
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Bermas Grup Mendu Sedanau 02:32
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Sri Mersing Aliah and Sarijah 03:54
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Serampang Laut Aliah and Nazam Hamid 03:46
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Serampang Laut Abian binti A Sang, Guek binti Pacak, Kimpoi binti Mei Lan 03:24
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Damak Senang beru Ginting Suka, Syaiful Amri Nasution 09:03
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Hitam Manis Senang beru Ginting Suka, Syaiful Amri Nasution 06:03