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Music of Indonesia, Vol. 15: South Sulawesi Strings

Various Artists
Music of Indonesia, Vol. 15: South Sulawesi Strings
Cultures along the Indonesian coast in South Sulawesi have adapted foreign string isntruments to Indonesian musical aesthetics. This event-oriented music (accompanied and instrumental) often accompanies acrobats and clowns performing at family celebrations and ceremonies. Both professional and informal duets, trios, or ensembles, play two-stringed lutes, lutes that probably originated in Arabia, violins, and zithers. 70 minutes. Recorded in South Sulawesi in 1996.

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

Track Listing

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Getti' Lampa Bugis Kacapi Ensemble, Pangkajene 03:23
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102
La Tinulu La Kasiasi (excerpt) Bugis Kacapi Ensemble, Pangkajene 09:08
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103
Four Tunes Kajang Kacapi Group 08:18
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104
Ati-ati Raja (excerpt) - The king's heart Caku Daeng Baji 03:26
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105
Dendang Sia Lammu' and La Dahung 04:57
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106
Lambang Sari Seddi' Grup Tiga Sekawan 09:38
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107
Tipalayo (excerpt) Sa'be 04:24
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108
Sai Malayo (excerpt) Satuni 03:47
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109
Three Songs Tau Langi' and Parui' 04:06
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110
Paambi' Bulu' (The mountain climber) Ahmad Daeng Mile and Idrus Daeng Buang 09:50
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111
Gandung Sia Lammu' and La Dahung 05:05
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Pajalenje' na (Girls who roam around) Group Tradisional Anreguru-e Lacombong 06:48