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Music of Indonesia, Vol. 8: Vocal and Instrumental Music from East and Central Flores

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Music of Indonesia, Vol. 8: Vocal and Instrumental Music from East and Central Flores
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These 1993 and 1994 recordings present the virtually unknown, rich, and highly diverse singing traditions from the eastern regions of the island of Flores, an island east of Bali. Among the wonderful traditions presented here are polyphonic singing styles strikingly similar to some Balkan music, large powerful choruses from Sikka, music for double flute, gong and drum ensembles. Extensive notes and map. 70 minutes. "Each volume is an education in itself." — Request

The published liner notes, along with corrections and supplementary materials, are available here.

Track Listing

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Jalae n/a 5:10
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Lero n/a 7:47
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103
Sora n/a 9:27
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Gong Bladung Blabat Sanggar Gaya Baru 8:26
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Oambele Sanggar Seka Dendang 6:45
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106
Bau Leko n/a 5:02
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107
Berasi Kremet: Lego Mala Le Gelek n/a 3:56
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108
Berasi Kremet: Oe Bala n/a 3:14
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109
Lelu Lia Paulus Suban Maran 3:54
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Lalu Gokok n/a 3:36
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111
Belasi n/a 2:56
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Gore n/a 5:12
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Gore: Ana Redu Nedu n/a 3:43
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Gore: Taku Dhenge De n/a 1:44

Album Info

Catalog Number

SFW40424

Year(s) Released

1995

Recording Date(s)

1993-1994

Recording Location(s)

Flores, Indonesia

Label/Collection

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Series

Music of Indonesia Series

Genre(s)

Islamica; World

Country(s)

Indonesia

Culture Group(s)

Lamaholot

Instrument(s)

Ekon; Gong; Leke; Lure (double-flute); Saur (struck bamboo); Vocals; Vocals, lead; Waning (drums)

Language(s)

Lamaholot; Sika; Toto

Credit(s)

Philip Yampolsky - Recorder, Producer, Compiler, Liner Notes
 Visual Dialogue - Designer
 Endo Svanda - Photographer (Cover)
 Paul Blakemore - Mastering Engineer
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