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Music of Indonesia, Vol. 12: Gongs and Vocal Music from Sumatra

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Music of Indonesia, Vol. 12: Gongs and Vocal Music from Sumatra
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Melodic gong ensembles and male singing with percussion are found throughout Sumatra. Two of each are heard here: West Sumatran talempong (in two contrasting forms): kulintang from Lampung, at the southern end of the island; the choral didong songs of the Gayo in Aceh; and Salawat dulang, competitive duet singing from west Sumatra that surprisingly uses popular songs as a vehicle for commenting on points of Islamic doctrine. 73 minutes. "Part of a monumental and enjoyable series....Documents gong music that has riffs as concise and propulsive as dance tracks." — New York Times

The published liner notes, along with corrections and supplementary materials, are available here.

Track Listing

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Sidi Talempong Pariangan Padang Panjang 4:18
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Talipuak Kampai Talempong Sikatuntuang Bunga Setangkai 3:07
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Pararakan Kuntu Talempong Unggan 5:11
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Ramo-ramo Tabang Tinggi Talempong Unggan 4:59
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105
Kutalu-talu Grup Kala Laut 9:52
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106
Lumut Grup Sinar Pagi 5:16
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107
Munalo Grup Kala Laut 4:53
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108
Tabuh Kenilu Sawik Group from Labuhan Maringgai 4:17
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109
Tabuh Cetik Group from Labuhan Maringgai 1:06
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110
Tabuh Samang Ngembuk Group from Labuhan Maringgai 0:52
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111
Tabuh Balau Serattau Group from Labuhan Maringgai 7:17
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Tanggak Salawat Dulang Kilek Barapi 22:29

Album Info

Catalog Number

SFW40428

Year(s) Released

1996

Recording Date(s)

1990-1994

Recording Location(s)

Sumatra, Indonesia

Label/Collection

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Series

Music of Indonesia Series

Genre(s)

Islamica; World

Country(s)

Indonesia

Culture Group(s)

Gayo; Melinting; Minangkabau

Instrument(s)

Aguang; Anak; Canang; Chorus; Gandang; Gong; Induak; Kulintang; Paningkah; Panyaluak; Petuk; Piang; Pupuik Gadang; Redep; Talempong; Vocals

Language(s)

Gayo; Lampung Nyo; Minangkabau

Credit(s)

Masyarakat Seni Pertunjukan Indonesia (Indonesian Society for the Performing Arts) (MSPI) - Partner Organization
 Ford Foundation - Partner Organization
 Marc Perlman - Photographer
 Asep Nata - Photographer
 Philip Yampolsky - Photographer, Compiler, Liner Notes Editor, Liner Notes, Recorder, Recorder, Producer
 Paul Blakemore, Paul Blakemore Audio, Santa Fe, NM - Mastering Engineer
 Visual Dialogue - Designer
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