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Music of Indonesia, Vol. 18: Sulawesi: Festivals, Funerals and Work

Various Artists
Music of Indonesia, Vol. 18: Sulawesi: Festivals, Funerals and Work The string music highlighted in Volume 15 is only part of the picture in Sulawesi. Here we present a variety of other musical groups, recorded in three of the islands four provinces. The celebrated Makasar genre pakarena features energetic drumming in sharp contrast to the slow, graceful movements of female dancers. Basing is the funeral music of the Kajang, performed by two female singers and two long flutes, or by the flutes alone; Kajang find it deeply sorrowful. Choral singing in very different styles is heard from the Torja, from Uma-speakers of the mountainous Pipikoro region in Central Sulawesi, and in communal work songs of Minahasa. Gong music for Mongondow weddings adds to our sampling of gong ensembles throughout Indonesia. The album closes with maengket from Minahasa, spirited choral singing with drums in celbration of the harvest. 73 minutes. 32-page booklet with map.

Track Listing

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Jangang Lea'-lea' (Part 3) Grup Tabbing Sualia 07:08
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Jangang Lea'-lea' (Part 4) Grup Tabbing Sualia 10:28
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Rikong Basing Ensemble 07:19
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Tempa Sorong Basing Ensemble 07:40
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Simbong Grup Mesakada 05:16
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Raego' Mixed Chorus 11:31
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Toki Hajat Perkawinan Musik Kulintang Molosing 04:13
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Toki Hajat Kulintang Ensemble 02:51
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Esa Na Wia-wia Mokaria Kelompok Marani 01:26
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Tanumo Kelompok Marani 01:07
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Sei Si Maka Leso Ekaria Kelompok Marani 01:12
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Ivehe Kelompok Marani 02:42
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Ma'owei Kamberu Maengket Pisok Lengkoan 10:53