Various - Music Of Biak Irian Jaya
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Review by Jason Goodson
The album "Music Of Biak Irian Jaya" by Various Artists is a captivating musical journey through the culture and traditions of Biak Island in Indonesia. The album features a diverse range of songs, from traditional chants to modern interpretations of indigenous music.
The album's standout tracks include "Sarangku" by Mama Sayang, a hauntingly beautiful ballad that showcases the raw emotion and vocal prowess of the singer. "Anugerah" by Puli Gae is another standout, with its upbeat tempo and infectious melody.
The album also includes several instrumental tracks, such as "Tifa Tari" by Lembaga Seni Budaya Biak, which features the traditional Biak drum, the tifa, and "Papua Tanah Airku" by Nusantara, which showcases the unique sounds of the bamboo flute and other traditional instruments.
Table of Contents
Tracks
| Track | Duration | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| Dow Bemun Wame: Grup Roruki From Opiaref | 1:58 | |
| Sandia: Grup Afyas From Rarwanena | 2:20 | |
| Ro Arwo Ibrin: Choir From Sor | 3:28 | |
| Sandia: Grup Manderi From Mandenderi | 2:20 | |
| Dow Besom Refo: Grup Manderi From Mandenderi | 2:51 | |
| Wos Refo: Choir From Sor | 5:22 | |
| Dow Mamun Refo: Grup Samsena From Warkimbon | 1:57 | |
| Beyuser: Singers From Ambroben | 3:30 | |
| Kayob: Grup Roruki From Opiaref | 2:10 | |
| Beyuser: Grup Roruki From Opiaref | 3:42 | |
| Yendisare Aimando: Choir From Mara | 3:23 | |
| Mangani - Woper Rum Sireb - Swan Mowi - Mansren Kaku: Grup Wambarek From Insrom | 7:45 | |
| Beyuser Koreri: Singers From Ambroben | 1:38 | |
| Randan: Singers From Workrar & Rarwaena | 2:55 | |
| Armis: Grup Manderi From Mandenderi | 2:26 | |
| Kankarem: Grup Afyas From Rarwaena | 2:37 | |
| Yandi Ma Yasuba - Dow Songger: Choir From Sor | 6:31 | |
| Beyuser Refo: Grup Samsena From Warkimbon | 3:29 | |
| Dun Sner: Grup Afyas From Rarwaena | 2:37 | |
| Kayob Refo: Singers From Workrar & Rarwaena | 2:41 | |
| Morinkin: Grup Afyas From Rarwaena | 2:20 | |
| Beyuser: Grup Aryasi From Samber | 4:38 |
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Catalog Numbers
SF CD 40426Labels
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Formats
- CD
- Compilation
Credits
| Role | Credit |
|---|---|
| Recorded By | Philip Yampolsky |
| Compiled By | Philip Yampolsky |
| Liner Notes | Philip Yampolsky |
Notes
- Extensive notes and map complement these remarkable recordings.
- This album presents music for celebrations and church services on Biak Island in Irian Jaya. Wor songs usually sung by choruses in a seemingly chaotic, free-for-all style, were once central to traditional Biak society. Two other genres have recently developed: church songs, sung here by women's choirs in churches and in secular performances; and yospan, string-band music for dance parties.
Barcodes
Barcode: 093074042625
