Bosavi: Rainforest Music from Papua New Guinea

produced by Steven J. Feld (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings, 2001), 3 hours 13 mins

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Field of Interest: World Music
Description: Two generations of Bosavi musicians and 25 years of field recordings: a comprehensive and intimate musical portrait of life in a Papua New Guinea rainforest community. Includes the contemporary music of the youngest generation of guitar band composers, and performances of many traditional everyday and ritual styles featuring their parents. Recorded and annotated by Steven Feld, producer of Voices of the Rainforest and author of Sound and Sentiment. Three CDs. 193 minutes. 47 tracks. 80-page booklet with photos and extensive notes.
Content Type: Music recording
Duration: 3 hours 13 mins
Format: Audio
Sub Genre: Song, Ritual, Funeral Music, Drumming
Label: Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Producer: Steven J. Feld
Release Date: 2001
Subject: World Music, Music & Performing Arts, Australia and the Pacific Islands, Australia e Ilhas do Pacífico, Australia e Islas del Pacífico, Papua New Guinea
Keywords and Translated Subjects: Australia e Ilhas do Pacífico, Australia e Islas del Pacífico