Various Artists - Music of Indonesia 14: Lombok Kalimantan / Various - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Easily overlooked for it's tourist-destination neighbor, the Indonesian island of Lombok lies about twenty miles east of Bali. Hindu Balinese make up a very small minority population in Lombok, with cultural expressions that have greatly diverged from those in Bali. The music preserves some elements of ancient Balinese traditions and religion but also incorporates influences from the Lombok Islamic majority. This album focuses on the religious and ceremonial context of the songs, illustrated through use of the gamelan, an ensemble with bronze percussion, flute, and hand drums. Some selections include voice, combining languages of Java, Bali, and the Sasak majority ethnic group in Lombok and solo performances, such as the preret double-reed oboe. The liner notes provide a brief introduction to the music and commentary about each selection on the recording. Album Tracks 1. Tabuh Empat 2. Wau Rauh 3. Adine Wau Rauh 4. Rangsang 5. Telaga Dundan 6. Perong Barong 7. Guak Maling Taloh 8. Turun Daun 9. Pemungkah

Album Tracks 1. Paron (Excerpt) 2. Three Dance Tunes 3. Lupaak Avun (Excerpt) 4. Tingang Kuai (Excerpt) 5. Tumbang Gaya 6. Karungut Saritan Nampui Kambang (Excerpt) 7. Cak-Cakun 8. Jauh Di Mata (Excerpt) 9. Ayun Anak (Excerpt) 10. Pahampangan (Excerpt) 11. Sampeq Penihing 12. Sampeq Urau 13. Sampeq Lepoq

Album 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