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

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

101	Sidi	Talempong Pariangan Padang Panjang	04:18
102	Talipuak Kampai	Talempong Sikatuntuang Bunga Setangkai	03:07
103	Pararakan Kuntu	Talempong Unggan	05:11
104	Ramo-ramo Tabang Tinggi	Talempong Unggan	04:59
105	Kutalu-talu	Grup Kala Laut	09:52
106	Lumut	Grup Sinar Pagi	05:16
107	Munalo	Grup Kala Laut	04:53
108	Tabuh Kenilu Sawik	Group from Labuhan Maringgai	04:17
109	Tabuh Cetik	Group from Labuhan Maringgai	01:06
110	Tabuh Samang Ngembuk	Group from Labuhan Maringgai	00:52
111	Tabuh Balau Serattau	Group from Labuhan Maringgai	07:17
112	Tanggak	Salawat Dulang Kilek Barapi	22:29