Music Of Indonesia 8: Vocal And Instrumental Music Of East And Central Flores

Product Description
These 1993 and 1994 recordings present the virtually unknown, rich, and highly diverse singing traditions from the eastern regions of the island of Flores, an island east of Bali. Among the wonderful traditions presented here are polyphonic singing styles strikingly similar to some Balkan music, large powerful choruses from Sikka, music for double flute, gong and drum ensembles. Extensive notes and map. 70 minutes. "Each volume is an education in itself."-Request

Music Of Indonesia 8: Vocal And Instrumental Music Of East And Central Flores,Various Artists,Smithsonian Folkways,Indonesia,Indonesian,Int'l & World Music,Pop,World Music

Average customer rating: If you love traditional polyphony ...

Music Of Indonesia 8: Vocal And Instrumental Music Of East And Central Flores Various Artists Manufacturer: Smithsonian Folkways ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Indonesia | Far East & Asia | International | Styles | Music General | International | Styles | Music Smithsonian Folkways Store | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B000001DL7 Release Date: 1995-11-21

Tracks:

1. Jalae Men's Chorus - Sanggar Budaya Mawarane
2. Lero Men's Chorus - Sanggar Budaya Mawarane
3. Sora Men's Chorus With Drums - Sanggar Budaya Mawarane
4. Gong Bladung Blabat Gongs And Drums - Sanggar Gaya Baru
5. Oambele Mixed Chorus - Sanggar Seka Dendang
6. Bau Leko (Excerpt) Women's Duets - Women Of Sub-Desa Lamaojan
7. Berasi Kremet: Lego Mala Le Gelek (Excerpt) Men's Duets - Music Of Indonesia
8. Berasi Kremet: Oe Bala (Excerpt) Men's Duets - Men Of Sub-Desa Lamaojan
9. Lelu Lia (Excerpt) Double Flute Solo - Paulus Suban
10. Lalu Gakok (Excerpt) Women's Duets - Women Of Sub-Desa Lamaojan
11. Belasi (Excerpt) [From Sikka Regency] Mixed Duets - Singers Of Dusun Ewa
12. Gore: Mixed Chorus - Singers Of Desa Totomala
13. Gore: Ana Redu Nedu Men's Chorus - Singers Of Desa Totomala
14. Gore: Taku Dhenge De Mixed Chorus - Singers Of Desa Totomala

Album Description

These 1993 and 1994 recordings present the virtually unknown, rich, and highly diverse singing traditions from the eastern regions of the island of Flores, an island east of Bali. Among the wonderful traditions presented here are polyphonic singing styles strikingly similar to some Balkan music, large powerful choruses from Sikka, music for double flute, gong and drum ensembles. Extensive notes and map. 70 minutes. "Each volume is an education in itself."-Request

Customer Reviews:

If you love traditional polyphony ..........2001-04-15

... this CD sounds at some points like Bulgarian, or Albanian, but it isn't. Very nice field recordings, some extremely marvelous melodies (like no. 5 and 6). Like the breeze of a late spring night ....

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