Music of Indonesia, Vol. 5: Betawi and Sundanese Music of Java

(Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1994), 1 hour 13 mins

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Field of Interest: World Music
Description: 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. 73 minutes. "Its variety—in sound, feel, and purpose—is astonishing and inspiring." — Rhythm Music.

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Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 1 hour 13 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Folk Play, Gamelan
Label: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Release Date: 1994
Subject: World Music, Music & Performing Arts, Australia and the Pacific Islands, Australia e Ilhas do Pacífico, Australia e Islas del Pacífico, Indonesia
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Australia e Ilhas do Pacífico, Australia e Islas del Pacífico