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5.0 out of 5 stars
Sublime. Beautiful. Exotic., July 13, 2008
This review is from: Folk & Pop Sounds of Sumatra 2 (Audio CD)
Quite simply, this is one of the most alluring collections of music that I've ever heard. Masterfully collected and presented, this is a highly recommended item indeed. A wide variety of Sumatran musical styles are presented here, including Folk Dangdut, Orkes Gambus (orchestral Arabic music), Sitogol (storytelling in vocal style) and others. The sources from which this album were compiled, most often considered antiques in Sumatra, are rapidly disappearing from the markets and shops throughout Indonesia. This music is unlike anything you've ever heard before, there is nothing else like it available in the West to my knowledge (and believe me, I've searched long and hard). Get this album while it's still in print. The exquisite beauty of the music and packaging is not to be missed.
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