Details

Field of Interest

World Music

Description

Music of Indonesia Selections from the 20-CD Series. Indonesia is a huge country, spread over hundreds of islands, encompassing peoples of many different languages, religions, and musical cultures. Fifteen tracks from the widely acclaimed 20-CD series Music of Indonesia have been selected to provide an exciting and varied introduction to musical styles from different parts of the country. From rowdy gamelan and xylophones to quiet night music for flute, from Christian church harmonies to dissonant part-singing, featuring brilliant performances on guitars, xylophones, gong rows, and brass bands, this anthology will delight both new listeners and those already familiar with the court gamelan of Java. All digitally recorded on location between 1990 and 1997. Recorded, produced, and annotated by Philip Yampolsky with the collaboration of the Indonesian Society for the Performing Arts, and funded by the Ford Foundation. 70 minutes. 20-page booklet.

The published liner notes, along with corrections and supplementary materials, are available here.

Content Type

Music recording

Duration

1 hour 11 mins

Format

Audio

Sub Genre

Gamelan, Gambang Kromong, Instrumental, Wedding Music, Ritual

Label

Smithsonian Folkways Recordings

Release Date

2000

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