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

101	Tetigo M. Sarif and Kondang	01:42
102	Atip M. Sarif and Kondang	01:05
103	Samo Kuantan M. Sarif	01:38
104	Anak Tonga Nantan Itam and Comel	01:28
105	Ondai Bondai Nantan Itam and Comel	02:19
106	Balai Pusing Nantan Itam and M. Sarif	10:44
107	Excerpt from a Belian Ritual: Lancang Tujuh Setali Bantu, Taling, and Ubit	08:53
108	Menanyo Kejadian Puan Abdullah Munir BS and Udang	08:28
109	Janda Pulang Bepauh Usup and Yunan	03:49
110	Serama Angin / Cincang Pauh Dangkal Usup and Yunan	04:25
111	Mapopoalat Rosa Salolosit and Leurukunen Samapopopou	03:17
112	Atuakkiwan Rosa Salolosit and Leurukunen Samapopopou	05:48
113	Urai Panoga Kagerat Tarason Sakaliau, Salomo Sakaliau, and Teu Lalag Ogok Sabaggalet	08:27
114	Urai Pameruk Tarason Sakaliau, Salomo Sakaliau, and Teu Lalag Ogok Sabaggalet	03:46
115	Urai Turuk Titirere Tarason Sakaliau, Salomo Sakaliau, and Teu Lalag Ogok Sabaggalet	02:04
116	Urai Turuk Bilou Aman Taksiripok, Tokkok Kerei Sabulau, Teu Alau Gege Samalaggurek , Aman Turak Salolosit, Teu Eppek Salolosit, and Kaddei Samapopopou	04:41