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Music of Indonesia, Vol. 7: Music from the Forests of Riau and Mentawai

Various Artists
Music of Indonesia, Vol. 7: Music from the Forests of Riau and Mentawai Recorded in 1993 and 1994, this recording focuses on the music of three Indigenous forest societies of western Indonesia. It features songs and drumming for shamanic curing rituals and private singing and instrumental music (played on xylophones or a gong-row) performed for entertainment or emotional release. Extensive notes complement these rare recordings. 70 minutes. "Lots of spirit here." — St. Louis Riverfront Times

Track Listing

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M. Sarif and Kondang
01:42
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M. Sarif and Kondang
01:05
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103
M. Sarif
01:38
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104
Nantan Itam and Comel
01:28
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105
Nantan Itam and Comel
02:19
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106
Nantan Itam and M. Sarif
10:44
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107
Bantu, Taling, and Ubit
08:53
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108
Abdullah Munir BS and Udang
08:28
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109
Usup and Yunan
03:49
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110
Usup and Yunan
04:25
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111
Rosa Salolosit and Leurukunen Samapopopou
03:17
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112
Rosa Salolosit and Leurukunen Samapopopou
05:48
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113
Tarason Sakaliau, Salomo Sakaliau, and Teu Lalag Ogok Sabaggalet
08:27
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114
Tarason Sakaliau, Salomo Sakaliau, and Teu Lalag Ogok Sabaggalet
03:46
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115
Tarason Sakaliau, Salomo Sakaliau, and Teu Lalag Ogok Sabaggalet
02:04
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116
Aman Taksiripok, Tokkok Kerei Sabulau, Teu Alau Gege Samalaggurek , Aman Turak Salolosit, Teu Eppek Salolosit, and Kaddei Samapopopou
04:41