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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 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

Track Listing

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Simalungen Rayat Gendang Lima Sedalanen 06:32
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Gula Tualah Gendang Lima Sedalanen 07:57
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Hoho Sisambua'a Matona Three choruses led by Rawatan Dachi 03:07
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Hoho Si Tölu Fanema Three choruses led by Rawatan Dachi 05:48
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Hoho Ninawuagö Three choruses led by Rawatan Dachi 02:56
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Hoho Si Tölu Nawua - Hoho Maluaya Si'öligö Chorus led by Saraini Bu'ulölö 07:52
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Gondang Haro-Haro Gondang Sabangunan 04:57
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Gondang Parsahadatan Tu Saluhut Sahala Habonaran (Homage to the power of the local spirit) Gondang Sabangunan 03:33
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Gondang Malim Gondang Sabangunan 05:46
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Gondang Si Monang-monang Gondang Sabangunan 03:54
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Gondang Panogu-nogu Horbo Tu Lahatan Gondang Sabangunan 03:14
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Gondand Arang-arang Dairi Gondang Hasapi 02:54
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Gondang Si Bunga Jambu Gondang Hasapi 04:38
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Gondang Parumbak-umbak Ni Alogo Bolon Gondang Hasapi 03:06
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Pinasa Si Dung-dungon Gondang Hasapi 01:57
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Si Tapi Tola Gondang Hasapi 04:50