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	n/a	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