Music Of Indonesia 4: Music Of Nias & North Sumatra

Product Description
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 variety—in sound, feel, and purpose—is astonishing and inspiring." - Rhythm Music

Music Of Indonesia 4: Music Of Nias & North Sumatra,Various Artists,Smithsonian Folkways,Asia,Ethnic,Indigenous,Indonesia,Indonesian,Int'l & World Music,Pacific Islands,Pop,Sumatra,World Music

Average customer rating: Strange chants and Lively instrumentals

Music Of Indonesia 4: Music Of Nias & North Sumatra Various Artists Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Smithsonian Folkways Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001DL0 Release Date: 1993-09-14

Tracks:

1. Simalungun Rayat
2. Gula Tualah
3. Hoho Sisambua's Matona
4. Hoho Si Tolu Fanema
5. Hoho Ninawuago
6. Hoho Si Tolu Nawua-Hoho Maluaya Si'oligo
7. Gondang Haro-Haro
8. Gondang Parsahadatan Tu Saluhut Sahala Habonaran
9. Gondang Malim
10. Gondang Si Monang-Monang
11. Gondang Panogu-Nogu Horbo Tu Lahatan
12. Gondang Arang-Arang Dairi
13. Gondang Si Bunga Jambu
14. Gondang Parumbak-Umbak Ni Alogo Bolon
15. Pinasa Si Dung-Dungon
16. Si Tapi Tola

Album Description

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 variety—in sound, feel, and purpose—is astonishing and inspiring." - Rhythm Music

Customer Reviews:

Strange chants and Lively instrumentals.......2000-11-14

The Smithsonian-Folkways series of Music of Indonesia has some remarkable treats in its 20 CDs. Vol. 4 from Sumatra is one of the best in the series. Nias, a small island just west of Sumatra, is represented by some dark-toned choral works. These won't remind you of much else you've heard before, but they become compelling with repeated hearing. The selections from batak country in North Sumatra are an absolute treat. The North Sumatran Batak are a loud and lively people, who gave up their wild (cannibalistic) pasts in favor of Christian belief, but their love of music and dance continues. While these pieces, with their high-pitched oboe-like solos over tuned drums may be quirky at first, you'll soon find their rhythmic vitality infectious. This is world music at its best: no "fusions" with electric guitars, but still easy to relate to and enjoy.

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