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

101	Simalungen Rayat Gendang Lima Sedalanen	06:32
102	Gula Tualah Gendang Lima Sedalanen	07:57
103	Hoho Sisambua'a Matona Rawatan Dachi and singers from Hilisimaetano Village	03:07
104	Hoho Si Tölu Fanema Rawatan Dachi and singers from Hilisimaetano Village	05:48
105	Hoho Ninawuagö Rawatan Dachi and singers from Hilisimaetano Village	02:56
106	Hoho Si Tölu Nawua - Hoho Maluaya Si'öligö Saraini Bu'ulölö and singers from Bawömataluo Village	07:52
107	Gondang Haro-Haro Gondang Sabangunan	04:57
108	Gondang Parsahadatan Tu Saluhut Sahala Habonaran (Homage to the Power of the Local Spirit) Gondang Sabangunan	03:33
109	Gondang Malim Gondang Sabangunan	05:46
110	Gondang Si Monang-monang Gondang Sabangunan	03:54
111	Gondang Panogu-nogu Horbo Tu Lahatan Gondang Sabangunan	03:14
112	Gondand Arang-arang Dairi Gondang Hasapi	02:54
113	Gondang Si Bunga Jambu Gondang Hasapi	04:38
114	Gondang Parumbak-umbak Ni Alogo Bolon Gondang Hasapi	03:06
115	Pinasa Si Dung-dungon Gondang Hasapi	01:57
116	Si Tapi Tola Gondang Hasapi	04:50