Toto Salmon is a popular veteran kroncong singer and this album contains his greatest performances. He has a soft and mellow voice that matches the kroncong style of music perfectly. A lot of the songs date back to around the time of Indonesia's independence in 1949. A wonderful kroncong album.
Sundari Soekotojo has for many years been a top Kroncong singer in Indonesia. This is an album of modern style kroncong with guitars, violins,flutes, lilting melodies and Sundari's expressive voice floating over the top. Price: £13.99
Brilliant 24 track CD that traces the history of Indonesian kroncong music. Kroncong is a mixture of European, Asian and possibly Arabic and African music. It is believed to originate in the communities of freed Portuguese slaves in the 16th century although the modern, classical style dates back to the 1920s or 30s. Vocals are the most important element accompanied by small guitars, a standard guitar, cello, contrabass, flute and violin. This 24 track CD compiles many rare, early recordings from Netty, Krontjong Orchest Eurasia, Miss Riboot, Miss Lee, Kartini, Ratna, and later recordings by Waldjinah and Gesang. Digi pack, rare photos, original labels of the 78s although liner notes are only in Japanese.
Waldjinah is a veteran singer of Indonesian kroncong, Portuguese influenced music played on violin, cello, guitar and small ukulele type instruments. This is an album of some of the best known kroncong songs, performed in the classical style. Price: £17.99
Fourteen track compilation of kroncong classics. Five tracks by Sam Saimun- Laggum Sekendang Sutra, Langgum Sepasang Mata Bola, Juwita Malam, Melati Di Tapal Batas, Restu Yang Kunantikan, plus M Rivany - Rindu Lukisan, Rita - Kroncong Moresko, Tuti Tri Sedaya - Jangan Ditanya Kemana, and Waldjinah - Sekuntum Bunga Di Puncak.
Wonderful album that mixes kroncong with gamelan to varying degrees, with Waldjinah's superb vocals always to the fore. The title track is part of the Ramayana story, heavily percussive and with chanting vocals it perfectly blends modern and traditional styles. Price: £18.99
Compilation of some of Kroncong's classic tunes sung by it's greatest practicioner. Gentle and lilting melodies and an excellent place to start investigating kroncong.
Re-issued and re-packaged version of 1994 Kroncong recording featuring Gesang, the music's greatest singer and composer, Nuning and Waldjinah. Timeless. Price: £18.99
Malaysian and Indonesian pop and kroncong songs, with Hetty's superb vocals to the fore.
Top Indonesian female singer's versions of legendary kroncong composer and performer. Japanese produced. Price: £18.99
