Dream Songs and Healing Sounds in the Rainforests of Malaysia

produced by Marina Roseman (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 1995), 1 hour 10 mins

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Field of Interest: World Music
Description: The Temiar people of the central Malaysian rainforest are deeply spiritual. Inspired by their vibrant natural environment, they have developed a musical landscape that evolves from their dreams—dreamsongs. Dreamsongs form the basis for community-wide singing and trance-dancing ceremonies, which celebrate all the important occasions in Temiar society. Proceeds from artist’s royalties are donated to rainforest preservation in Malaysia and to the indigenous peoples there. 21 tracks. "Rhythms that lure you irresistibly away to the land of dreams." — Wereldmuziek Update
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 1 hour 10 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Instrumental, Nature Sounds, Song, Ritual
Label: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Producer: Marina Roseman
Release Date: 1995
Subject: World Music, Music & Performing Arts, Southeast Asia, Sudeste Asiático, Sudeste da Ásia, Malaysia
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Sudeste Asiático, Sudeste da Ásia