Temban Sunda: Classical Music From West Java, Indonesia

performed by Ida Widawati, Linkung Seni Malati Ensemble (Celestial Harmonies, 1996), 1 hour 12 mins, 9 page(s)

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Field of Interest: World Music
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 1 hour 12 mins
Ensemble: Linkung Seni Malati Ensemble
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Folk Song
Label: Celestial Harmonies
Page Count: 9
Performer: Ida Widawati
Release Date: 1996
Review: This Sundanese performance group is led by talented vocalist Ida Widawati. Widawati has spent her life studying under masters of the classic Sundanese form. This is the flagship of five Indonesian recordings. This "audiophile release of the ancient tradition of Javanese courtly poetry recitation" is hypnotic in its ability to vicariously transport the listener to another time and place. An excellent, thick booklet covers contemporary Indonesia, Javanese psychology, and this music form written by New York Times journalist {%Barbara Crossette}. Additional details about the spiritual aspect of Tembang Sunda/Cianjuran music mysteries in these notes come from ethnomusicologist Andrew Weintraub. The ensemble offers three vocalists, two zithers (kacapi), and a bamboo flute (suling). This is another example of New Zealand producer/musician/composer David Parsons documenting a little-known culture and its music. ~ Tom Schulte, All Music Guide
Subject: World Music, Music & Performing Arts, Southeast Asia, Sudeste Asiático, Sudeste da Ásia, Sunda Strait
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Sudeste Asiático, Sudeste da Ásia