Music from Indonesia 12 / Various

Music from Indonesia 12 / Various

Melodic gong ensembles and male singing with percussion are found throughout Sumatra. Two of each are heard here: West Sumatran talempong (in two contrasting forms): kulintang from Lampung, at the southern end of the island; the choral didong songs of the Gayo in Aceh; and Salawat dulang, competitive duet singing from west Sumatra that surprisingly uses popular songs as a vehicle for commenting on points of Islamic doctrine. 73 minutes. "Part of a monumental and enjoyable series....Documents gong music that has riffs as concise and propulsive as dance tracks."-New York Times
Country USA
Brand Smithsonian Folkways
Manufacturer Smithsonian Folkways
Binding Audio CD
ReleaseDate 1996-11-19
UnitCount 1
UPCs 093074042823
EANs 0093074042823

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