Music of Indonesia, Vol. 4: Music of Nias and North Sumatra: Hoho, Gendang Karo, Gondang Toba

The Toba and Karo from North Sumatra developed complex instrumental traditions. The Toba, one of the few societies to use tuned drums to carry a melody, combine them with gongs and oboe-like instruments, creating dynamic melodies and rhythms. The Karo ensemble features expert drumming full of snaps and pops. The Ono Niha people from the island of Nias perform ornate choral songs called hoho, which use only four tones and embody their oral tradition. Unknown outside of Indonesia, these 1990 digital recordings include extensive notes. 72 minutes. "Its varietyin sound, feel, and purposeis astonishing and inspiring." Rhythm Music
The published liner notes, along with corrections and supplementary materials, are available here.
Track Listing
101
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Simalungen Rayat | Gendang Lima Sedalanen | 6:32 | |
102
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Gula Tualah | Gendang Lima Sedalanen | 7:57 | |
103
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Hoho Sisambua'a Matona | Three choruses led by Rawatan Dachi | 3:07 | |
104
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Hoho Si Tölu Fanema | Three choruses led by Rawatan Dachi | 5:48 | |
105
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Hoho Ninawuagö | Three choruses led by Rawatan Dachi | 2:56 | |
106
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Hoho Si Tölu Nawua - Hoho Maluaya Si'öligö | Chorus led by Saraini Bu'ulölö | 7:52 | |
107
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Gondang Haro-Haro | Gondang Sabangunan | 4:57 | |
108
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Gondang Parsahadatan Tu Saluhut Sahala Habonaran (Homage to the power of the local spirit) | Gondang Sabangunan | 3:33 | |
109
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Gondang Malim | Gondang Sabangunan | 5:46 | |
110
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Gondang Si Monang-monang | Gondang Sabangunan | 3:54 | |
111
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Gondang Panogu-nogu Horbo Tu Lahatan | Gondang Sabangunan | 3:14 | |
112
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Gondand Arang-arang Dairi | Gondang Hasapi | 2:54 | |
113
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Gondang Si Bunga Jambu | Gondang Hasapi | 4:38 | |
114
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Gondang Parumbak-umbak Ni Alogo Bolon | Gondang Hasapi | 3:06 | |
115
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Pinasa Si Dung-dungon | Gondang Hasapi | 1:57 | |
116
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Si Tapi Tola | Gondang Hasapi | 4:50 |