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	Music of Indonesia 13: Kalimantan Strings Most people think of Indonesian music as the gamelan, but in fact in Indonesia, there's a large diversity of musical styles and approaches within a large and diverse population. The music on this CD was recorded and annotated by Philip Yampolsky and focuses on music played on a variety of native stringed instruments, sometimes with singing, from the Kalimantan region of the island of Borneo. The CD itself was produced in collaboration with the Indonesian Society for the Performing Arts. Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM111  $17.00
	Music of Indonesia 14: Little Known Forms Of Gamelan And Wayang Part of the Music Of Indonesia series, this CD focuses on Wayang Sasak (from Lombok), Jemblung (from Banyumas, Central Java), Wayang Banjar (from South Kalimantan), and Topeng Banjar (from South Kalimantan). Most of this music is unknown outside of Indonesia. Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM116  $17.00
	Music of Indonesia 15: South Sulawesi Strings Part of the Music Of Indonesia series, the recordings of Indonesian traditional music on this CD was done by Philip Yampolsky in 1996. Some of the selections are definitely affected by European popular music, which makes it in fact more interesting. To quote the liner notes, "We are concentrating on genres of especial musica interest ... We are also concentrating on music that is little known outside of Indonesia ..." Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM117  $17.00
	Music of Indonesia 1: Songs Before Dawn Gandrung Banyuwangi, music from the Banyuwangi region in eastern Java. A secular genre of songs by young women entertaining male guests, echoing the music of Java's ritual past. Performed by a singer (Basuki) with Gandrung Temu (ensemble) which includes two violins, drums and metal percussion. Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM174  $17.00
	Music of Indonesia 2: Indonesian Popular Music Kroncong and Dangdut. Dangdut, rooted in music of the urban poor, combines elements of rock with Indian and Middle Eastern popular music favored by Muslim youth since the 1970s. Kroncong started in the 1920s and 1930s, becoming a music popular among the elite. Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM175  $17.00
	Music of Indonesia 3: Outskirts of Jakarta Gambang Kromong. A style that combines Indonesian, Chinese and sometimes Western instruments. This recording includes rarely heard older works, blending Chinese and Indonesian musical elements, and the most popular modern repertoire which blends gamelan music with jazz of the 1920s and 1930s. Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM176  $17.00
	Royal Court Music Of Thailand Studio recordings from Bangkok featuring vocal and insrumental ensemble performances of music composed by Thai monarchs in the late 19th and early 20th century. The final work was composed by the daughter of the present king. Compositions include 'Sounds of the Surf Overture (Pleng Homrong Kleun Kratob Fang)', 'The Floating Moon (Pleng Bulan Loy Luen)', 'A Starlit Night (Pleng Ratri Pradab Dao Thao)', and 'Heart of the Sea (Pleng Ok Thalay Thao)'. Performances by Piphat mai khaeng ensemble, Saw sam sai (thre-string fiddle) and Piphat mai truam ensemble, Krueng sai ensemble and Mahori ensemble. Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM211  $17.00
	Dream Song And Healing Sounds Music by the Temiar people in the rainforests of Malaysia. Includes songs and chants learned from spirit guides in dreams, trances or other conditions when the soul is considered to be 'unbound', unlike their everyday waking life. Recorded, compiled, and annotated by Marina Roseman. A portion of royalties from the sale of this CD benefits the performers and their culture, other indigenous peoples, and rainforest preservation. Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM215  $17.00
	Music from Sumbawa, Sumba, Timor A sampling of music from southeast Indonesia, including the three partched southeast islands Sumbawa, Sumba, and Timor. These islands form one of the financially poorest regions in Indonesia but one of artistically richest and least explored. Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM299  $17.00
	Music of Indonesia 20: Indonesian Guitars Volume 20 in the 'Music From Indonesia' series. Focus of this recording is guitar music from South Sumatra, Lampung and South Sulawesi (local melodies played on western guitar), Sumba and western Timor (home-made instruments resembling guitars playing local melodies), and national popular music which incorporates guitars (from electric guitar to Hawaiian guitar). The guitar came to Indonesia from Portugal in the 16th century. Compositions include 'Kemayoran', 'Stambul Naturil', 'Terang Bulan', 'Ludu Pambuhang', 'Sungguh Terpaksa', 'Los Quin Tallu-tallu', 'Nasib Mak Kualon', 'Langgam Di Bawah Sinar Bulan Purnama', 'Kolo Kot Matani', 'Nasib Muara Kuang', 'Ludu Parinna', and 'Fajar Di Atas Awan'. Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM302  $17.00
	Music of Indonesia 19: Maluku Music from a lesser known section of Indonesia, specifically three islands: Halmahera, Buru, and Kei Besar. Represented are Halmahera's 'togal' entertainment music and other forms, Buru's men's songs, haw harp music and a gong ensemble, and Kei Besar's vocal solos, duets and choruses, including a children's rowing song. Compositions include Halmahera: 'Mares', 'Lagu Togal'; Buru: 'Kalabae', 'Tuang Kolatu', 'Tigertama', 'Perusi Tajang', 'Ranafafan'; Kei: 'Marin Uib', 'Wannar', 'Tiwal Sawat', Snehet', 'Ngel-ngel'; Desa Sather (southern Kei Besar): 'Ngel-ngel', 'Baiut Ntya Nit', 'Sosoi', 'Tari Busur Panah'; Halmahera: 'Dzikir Samman: Allahu Allah', 'Qasidah Rifai: Baghdadi', and 'Data Syeh: Baqada Imuhai'. Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM303  $17.00
	Music of Indonesia 18: Sulawesi: Festivals, Funerals, And Work This recording complements the string music of Sulawesi documented on volume 15 in this series. A diverse collection musical forms, including energetic drumming that accompanies slow moving dancers, funeral music for singers and fultes or flutes alone, a range of choral music, gong wedding music, and choral harvest songs with drums. Compositions include Makasar: 'Jangang Lea'-lea', 'Jangang Lea'-lea'; Kajang: 'Rikong', 'Tempa Sorong'; Toraja: 'Simbong'; Uma-Speakers: 'Raego'; Mongondow: 'Toki Jahat Perkawinan', 'Toki Hajat'; Tombulu (Minahasa): 'Esa Na Wia-wia Mokaria', 'Tanumo', 'Sei Si Maka Leso Ekaria', 'Ivehe'; Tontemboan (Minahasa): 'Ma'owei Kamberu'. Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM304  $17.00
	Discover Indonesia This CD is a highly diverse selections from Smithsonian Folkways Recordings' 20-CD series documenting the music of Indonesia. The music varies from energetic gamelan and xylophone music to quiet night music for flute, Christian church songs, and dissonant part-singing. The music was recorded in many different locations around Indonesia, between 1990 and 1997. The compositions include 'Tetigo' (xylophone duet), 'Kemayoran' (guitar and voice), 'Gondang Si Monang-monang' (tuned drum ensemble), 'Mares' (strings and drums), 'Curahan Hati' (brass band), 'Tabuh Kenuilu Sawik' (gong ensemble), 'Yendisare Aimando' (church song), 'Stambul Bila' (Chinese, Javanese, and European instruments), 'Gandung Sia' (violin duet), 'Padang Magek' (flute and voice), 'Tabung' (funeral gongs), 'Kalimantan' (bamboo tubes), 'Teke Song' (festival song), 'Welasan' (village gamelan), and 'Sampeq Penihing' (lute duet). Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM317  $14.00
	Music of Indonesia 17: Kalimantan This CD is of the music from Kalimantan (Indonesian Borneo), including music from seven Dayak groups and three provinces. It includes selections devoted to the Kalimantan gong ensembles, choral pieces, unique bamboo instruments, and an overview from a three day curing ritual among the Ot Danum. Smithsonian/Folkways  =>  SM349  $17.00
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