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Music of Indonesia, Vol. 18: Sulawesi—Festivals, Funerals, and Work
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Artist
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Musicians of Kalaserena, Desa Tana Toa, Desa Motabang & others.
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Label
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Smithsonian Folkways
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Format
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cutout CD
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Runtime/Release Date
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73'53/1999
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Label Number
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40445
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Daedalus Item Code
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17266
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Description
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Sulawesi's rich string music tradition was addressed in Volume 15 of this landmark series, whereas this one presents a variety of other styles recorded in three of the island's four provinces. Basing is the transfixing funeral music of the Kajang, performed by two female singers and two long flutes (or by the flutes alone). Choral singing in contrasting styles is heard from the Toraja, from Uma speakers of the mountainous Pipikoro region in Central Sulawesi, and in communal work songs of Minahasa. Rounding out the offerings are gong music for Mongondow weddings, the energetic drumming of the celebrated Makasar genre pakarena, and maenghet—spirited chorales from Minahasa accompanied by drums in celebration of the harvest. This "monumental and enjoyable series" (New York Times) documents the music of the Indonesian archipelago, introducing dozens of beautiful and varied musical styles from throughout this complex island nation. Guitars and gamelans, flutes and drums, voices and brass bands contribute to a musical treasure trove that covers the gamut from ancient to popular roots-based urban music. Each hour-long CD is extensively annotated to place the performances in their regional and national contexts. "Music which could never before have been heard except by those few individuals who took the time and trouble to visit these mostly remote areas and had the good fortune to be able to witness the special occasions on which these pieces were normally performed…. One feels a kind of quiet joy in beholding this 20-disc compilation: first, because so much has been preserved, and second, because 'folk' music in Indonesia seems to be as active, prestigious, and vital a part of local cultures as it ever has been."—Journal of Southeast Asian Studies The folk music archives that form the wellspring of these Smithsonian recordings are truly incomparable. Encompassing a wide variety of styles, they reflect the heart, soul, and backbone of the American experience as well as indigenous music from around the world. Folkways' impeccable sound and documentation does these artists proud, setting their work off as the treasure it is.
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| Publisher: Smithsonian Folkways. Format: cutout CD. Label Number: 40426. Daedalus Item Code: 17264 |
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