1. Songs before Dawn, Gandrung Banyuwangi
(Smithsonian/Folkways SF40055)
2. Indonesian Popular Music, Kroncong, Dangdut, & Langgam
Jawa (Smithsonian/Folkways SF40056)
3. Music from the Outskirts of Jakarta, Gambang Kromong
(Smithsonian/Folkways SF40057)
4. Music of Nias & North Sumatra, Hoho, Gendang Karo,
Gondang Toba (Smithsonian/Folkways SF40420)
5. Betawi & Sundanese Music of the North Coast of Java,
Topeng Betawi, Tanjidor, Ajeng (Smithsonian/Folkways SF40421)
6. Night Music of West Sumatra, Saluang, Rabab Pariaman, Dengang
Pauah (Smithsonian/Folkways SF40422)
The dissemanation and preservation of Southeast Asian music is a topic in
itself. Suffice here to introduce the series of music recorded by the
Smithsonian. On another occasion we will go into the subject of recordings
into more detail.
Please look to the interview with Dr. Wim van Zanten for some general
information on ethnomusicology in Southeast Asia.
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