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V.A. (VARIOUS ARTISTS) (COMPILATIONS) - Music of Indonesia

Format: LP
Label & Cat.Number: Fantome Phonographique OME1013
Release Year: 2018
Note: "...the influences on Indonesian musical traditions are deep and wide. 'Music Of Indonesia', recorded in 1950, is one of the earliest western documents of this rich tradition. Featuring sounds ranging from beautiful Balinese gamelan orchestras and operas to the raw power of katjapi (a variety of boat-lute), and more, this is one of the best glimpses into the Indonesian musical traditions the world will ever see." [orig. released by Folkways in 1950]
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"Indonesia, an archipelago of more than 13,000 islands including Java, the world's most populous island, and Bali, is as diverse as it is large. Having been a crucial stop on international trade routes since as early as the 7th century the influences on Indonesian musical traditions are deep and wide. 'Music Of Indonesia', recorded in 1950, is one of the earliest western documents of this rich tradition. Featuring sounds ranging from beautiful Balinese gamelan orchestras and operas to the raw power of katjapi (a variety of boat-lute), and more, this is one of the best glimpses into the Indonesian musical traditions the world will ever see."