"Music of Indonesia, Vol. 13: Kalimantan Strings" - Various Artists

• artist:
  Various Artists
• featured artist:
  Dullah Uvat, Angalung, Haraan Ajaang, Abo Igaang, Tipung Jawe, Nilon, Herkulanus, Dimun, B Kolen, Bukit Raya, etc.
• region:
  South East Asia
• release year:
  1997
• style(s):
  • Traditional
  • World
• country:
  Indonesia
• formats:
  • audio file / digital
  • CD (Compact Disc)
  • MC (Music Cassette)
• record submitted by:
  Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
• label:
  Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
• publisher:
  Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
• 
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An overview of string music from Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo-a region little known for music (especially string music), even within Indonesia. Musicians from five areas play music for parties, weddings, celebrations, and other local secular events. Folk songs and contemporary tunes with and without singing are played on traditional and modern regional instruments; plucked lutes, bowed lute and flute.

Links

• Music of Indonesia series landing page