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

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Music of Indonesia, Vol. 4: Music of Nias and North Sumatra: Hoho, Gendang Karo, Gondang Toba
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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 variety—in sound, feel, and purpose—is astonishing and inspiring." — Rhythm Music

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

Track Listing

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Simalungen Rayat Gendang Lima Sedalanen 6:32
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102
Gula Tualah Gendang Lima Sedalanen 7:57
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103
Hoho Sisambua'a Matona Three choruses led by Rawatan Dachi 3:07
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104
Hoho Si Tölu Fanema Three choruses led by Rawatan Dachi 5:48
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105
Hoho Ninawuagö Three choruses led by Rawatan Dachi 2:56
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106
Hoho Si Tölu Nawua - Hoho Maluaya Si'öligö Chorus led by Saraini Bu'ulölö 7:52
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107
Gondang Haro-Haro Gondang Sabangunan 4:57
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108
Gondang Parsahadatan Tu Saluhut Sahala Habonaran (Homage to the power of the local spirit) Gondang Sabangunan 3:33
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Gondang Malim Gondang Sabangunan 5:46
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110
Gondang Si Monang-monang Gondang Sabangunan 3:54
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111
Gondang Panogu-nogu Horbo Tu Lahatan Gondang Sabangunan 3:14
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112
Gondand Arang-arang Dairi Gondang Hasapi 2:54
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113
Gondang Si Bunga Jambu Gondang Hasapi 4:38
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114
Gondang Parumbak-umbak Ni Alogo Bolon Gondang Hasapi 3:06
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Pinasa Si Dung-dungon Gondang Hasapi 1:57
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Si Tapi Tola Gondang Hasapi 4:50

Album Info

Catalog Number

SFW40420

Year(s) Released

1992

Recording Date(s)

1990

Label/Collection

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Series

Music of Indonesia Series

Genre(s)

Islamica; World

Country(s)

Indonesia

Culture Group(s)

Karo; Ono Niha; Toba

Instrument(s)

Chorus; Ensemble leader; Garantung; Gendang (Drum); Gong; Gordang (Drum); Hasapi doal; Hasapi ende; Hesek; Ogung (Gong); Penganak (Gong); Sarune; Sulim; Taganing; Vocals; Vocals, female; Vocals, male

Language(s)

Karo-Batak; Nias; Toba

Credit(s)

Esther L. Siagian - Liner Notes
 Calvin Dachi - Liner Notes
 Joan Wolbier - Designer
 Rizaldi Siagian - Photographer
 David Glasser, Airshow, Springfield, VA - Mastering Engineer
 Ford Foundation - Partner Organization
 Philip Yampolsky - Compiler, Liner Notes Editor, Liner Notes, Recorder, Field Worker, Producer
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