"Music of Indonesia, Vol. 5: Betawi and Sundanese Music of Java" - Various Artists

• artist:
  Various Artists
• featured artist:
  Grup Topeng Betawi Panca Mekar,Tanji Modern Grup Marga Luyu, Grup Tanjidor Kembang Ros, Ajeng Group
• region:
  South East Asia
• release year:
  1994
• 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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A splendid hybrid created by the encounter between the cultures of Batavia and the surrounding Sunda region. These recordings from 1990-1992 include village gamelan music and a Sundanese repertoire played on brass instruments, gongs, and drums.

Links

• Music of Indonesia series landing page