"Music of Indonesia, Vol. 7: Music from the Forests of Riau and Mentawai" - Various Artists

• artist:
  Various Artists
• featured artist:
  M. Sarif, Kondang, Nantan Itam, Comel, Abdullah Munir BS, Udang, Usup, Yunan, Rosa Salolosit, etc.
• region:
  South East Asia
• release year:
  1995
• 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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This recording focuses on the music of three indigenous forest societies of western Indonesia. It features songs and drumming for shamanic curing rituals and private singing and instrumental music (played on xylophones or a gong-row) performed for entertainment or emotional release.

Links

• Music of Indonesia series landing page