Music from Indonesia 4 / Various

Music from Indonesia 4 / Various

The Toba and Karo from North Sumatra developed complex instrumental traditions. The Toba, one of the few societies to use tuned drums to carry a melody, combine them with gongs and oboe-like instruments, creating dynamic melodies and rhythms. The Karo ensemble features expert drumming full of snaps and pops. The Ono Niha people from the island of Nias perform ornate choral songs called hoho, which use only four tones and embody their oral tradition. Unknown outside of Indonesia, these 1990 digital recordings include extensive notes. 72 minutes. "Its varietyâ€”in sound, feel, and purposeâ€”is astonishing and inspiring." - Rhythm Music
Country USA
Brand Smithsonian Folkways
Manufacturer Smithsonian Folkways
Binding Audio CD
ItemPartNumber unknown
ReleaseDate 1993-09-14
UnitCount 1
UPCs 093074042021
EANs 0093074042021

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