CD1 previously released as FSD2057. CD2 and CD3 new titles. Premiere of Srimpi Songapati, the forbidden dance gamelan that was handed down by the royal family of Kuraton Surakarta, located in Central Java. The charm of a mixed chorus with a large gamelan ensemble is irresistible. Plus the final recording made by the late Miayawidad, the last of the real court musicians. Includes the famous tunes of Gendhing Bonang, regarded as the essence of gong music. Recorded in 1992.

CD1. 1. SRIMPI SANGAPATI

CD2. 1. BEDHAYA DURADASIH/PATHETAN GENDHING KEMANAK:DURADASIH 2. BEDHAYA DURADASIH/PATHETAN-KETAWANG:KINANTHI DURADASIH-PATHETAN

CD3. 1. GENDHING:BREMARA,KETHUK 2 KEREP,LARAS PELOG,PATHET LIMA 2.GENDHING: IMAWINENDA,KETHUK 4 ARANG,LARAS SLENDRO,PATHET NEM

New title. Wayang Kulit is the shadow play of Java. Banjarajali is one of the original stories, lasting 6 hours condensed here into 3 hours and 3 CDs. Recorded in 1992.

CD1. 1. PROLOGUE GD,TALU 2. SLENDRO NEM THE COURT OF MEDHANGGIRI 3. SLENDRO NEM THE COURT OF MEDHANGGIRI TO THE INNER PALACE 4. SLENDRO NEM THE COURT OF MEDHANGGIRI GO TO THE FRONT FROM THE COURT SQUA

CD2. 1. SLENDRO NEM THE COURT OF NGALENKAPURA 2. SLENDRO NEM THE TRIAL BATTLES 3. SLENDRO SANGA THE COURT OF MEDHANGGIRI 4. SLENDRO SANGA THE COURT OF MEDHANGGIRI INTERMISSION PLAY 5. SLENDRO SANGA THE COURT OF MEDHANGGIRI PRINCES GO TO THE FRONT 6. SLENDRO SANGA THE SPECTACULAR BATTLES

CD3. 1. SLENDRO MANYURA THE COURT OF PURWACARITA 2. SLENDRO MANYURA KING'S COMMITMENT 3. SLENDRO MANYURA THE BATTLE OF RAPTOR BIRAWAN AND BANJARANJALI 4. SLENDRO MANYURA THE MARRIAGE OF BIRAWAN 5. SLENDRO MANYURA THE LAST BATTLE 6. SLENDRO MANYURA FINAL TREATY AND THREE IMPORTANT MARRIAGE

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CD1 previously released as FSD2061 CD2 new title. A pair of gamelans handed down by the Mangkunegaran royal family of the old capital, Solo, was believed to have the magical power to produce rain. This recording was made in Pendapa, an ideal hall in central Java to capture the rich, delicate sound of both instruments. Recorded in 1992.

CD1. 1. GENDHING:DHENGGUNG TURURARE 2. GENDHING:SIDAMUKTI 3. GENDHING:PARIGENTANG

CD2. 1. KETAWANG:PUSPAWARNA 2. LANGENDRIYAN - FROM <MENAKJINGGA'S DEATH> DAMARWULAN BID HIS LOVER ANJASMARAFAREWELL 3. LANGENDRIYAN - FROM <MENAKJINGGA'S DEATH> MENAKJINGGA'S DEBUT AND DANCING 4. LANGENDRIYAN - FROM <MENAKJINGGA'S DEATH> MENAKJINGGA SUSPECTS THE PRESENCE OF AN INVADER 5. LANGENDRIYAN - FROM <MENAKJINGGA'S DEATH> DAMARWULAN IS DISCOVERED 6. LANGENDRIYAN - FROM <MENAKJINGGA'S DEATH> MENAKJINGGA AND DAMARWULAN ANNOUNCE THEMSELVES 7. LENGENDRIYAN - FROM <MENAKJINGGA'S DEATH> THE BATTLE 8. LENGENDRIYAN - FROM <MENAKJINGGA'S DEATH> DAMARWULAN SUFFERS DEFEAT

Previously released as FSD2058. The gamelan music of Cirebon, a province located next to the state of West Java facing the Java sea. Differing from both Sundanese and Javanese music, it uses iron made gamelan played on prawa scale sounding astonishingly gentle. Recorded in 1989.

1. JIPANG WALIK 2. KISER 3. DERMAYON-BENDRONG-OYONG-OYONG BANGKONG 4. TOPENG PANJI:KEMBANG SUNGSANG-OWET-OWETAN-LONTANG GEDE

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CD1 previously released as FSD2059, CD2 new title. The most graceful music of southeast Asia might be the Sundanese classical song, Tembang. The delicate tones of kacapi and suling create a calming sound. Degung is the instumental version. Recorded in 1986.

CD1. 1. TEMBANG:SUNDA MEKAR,KUNA SARI,PAPATET,MUPU KEMBANG AND SUMARAMBAH/ ENAH SKAENAH 2. KACAPI SULING:PANYILEUKAN AND BANJARAN/ KOMAR RUKMANA 3. TEMBANG:KINANTI TUNGGARA,KENTAR CISAAT AND JANGJI ASIH/ ENAH SKAENAH 4. KACAPI SULING:SUMOREAN AND LAYUNG SARI/ KOMAR RUKMANA 5. TEMBANG:UDAN MAS, UDAN IRIS AND SEKAR MANIS/ ENAH SKAENAH 6. TEMBANG:PANGAUBAN,PAKUAN AND TEPUNG MUNGGARAN/ ENAH SKAENAH

CD2. 1. TEMBANG:TEMBANG MULANG 'BUBUKA ARANG'/ ENAH SKAENAH 2. TEMBANG:TEMBANG MULANG 'PAPATET RATU-PAYO-NIMANG'/ ENAH SKAENAH 3. TEMBANG:TEMBANG MULANG 'MANGU MANGU-SINOM DEGUNG-TOROPOGAN'/ ENAH SKAENAH 4. TEMBANG:TEMBANG MULANG 'PUCUNG DEGUNG-CANDRA WULAN-GOYONG-SOROPONGAN'/ ENAH SKAENAH 5. TEMBANG:TEMBANG MULANG 'BAYUBUD'/ ENAH SKAENAH 6. GAMELAN DEGUNG:LANDANGAN-JIPANG LONTANG/ GENTRA MADYA 7. GAMELAN DEGUNG:PAJAJARAN-BUNGUR/ GENTRA MADYA 8. GAMELAN DEGUNG:MAYA SELAS-PUSPITA/ GENTRA MADYA

Previously released as FSD2060. The music of Sunda occupies a unique position in Indonesia, and Nano S. is the leading figure of Sundanese music both the classical and pop music. On this recording he is accompanied by Jaipongan singer Ijah Hadijah. Recorded in 1994.

1. KULU-KULU BEM-KULU-KULU GANCANG 2. SORONG DAYUNG 3. SENGGOT 4. KALANGKANG 5. SARINING PUSPA 6. POLOS TOMO-GEBOY 7. GAPLEK 8. KANGSRENG

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New title. Gamelan performed klenengan style, for the national radio broadcast, in the Solonese style. Recorded in 1992.

CD1. 1. GENDHING : KEMBANG MARA,PELOG LIMA 2. GENDHING:KRAWITAN

CD2. 1. GENDHING GENJONG LADRANG SURUNG DAYUNG, PELOG NEM 2. GENDHING MADUWARAS, SLENDRO SANGA 3. GENDHING BOYONG, PELOG BARANG

CD1 previously released as FSD2062, CD2 and CD3 new titles. Gadhon holds the meaning of 'only eating the side dish'. As this meaning tells us, it is a shortened gamelan which includes the essence of all music in central Java. The two masterpieces which are said to have been written in the 18th century are the sounds of seven masters including Saptana on the Rabab from an aristrocatic palace in Solo. Welcoming the extraordinary Sindhen (female singer) Tukinem, the studio version will allow you to enjoiy the sensual sounds of both voice and instrument. Recorded in 1992 (CD1) and 1995 (CDs2 and 3)

CD1. 1. GENDHING DANARAJA, SLENDRO SANGA 2. GENDHING RIMONG, PELOG BARANG

CD2. 1. GENDHING SEMBURADAS MINGGAH TOMBOHONENG KETAWANG PANGKUR,LARAS PELOG,PATHET LIMA 2. GENDHING LALERMENGENG LADRANG TLUTUR -KETAWANG PANGKUR,LARAS SLENDRO,PATHET SANGA 3. GENDHING BANDHILORI LADRANG ELING ELING -KETAWANG MEGATRUH,LARAS PELOG,PATHE BARANG

CD3. 1.LADRANG WILUJENG, SLENDRO MANYURA 2. KETAWANG PUSPAWARNA, SLENDRO MANYURA 3. KETAWANG SINOM PARIJATA, SLENDRO MANYURA 4. LADRANG SUBASITI, SLENDRO SANGA 5. JINEMAN ULER KAMBANG, SLENDRO SANGA 6. JINEMAN MARAKANGEN, SLENDRO SANGA 7. LADRANG SRI KRETARTA, PELOG NEM 8. KETAWANG SINOM PARIJATA, PELOG NEM 9. JINEMAN MIJIL, PELOG NEM 10. LADRANG PANGKUR, PELOG BARANG

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New title. Recording of annual processional festival that takes place in Solo. From the start at the palace to the climactic finale. Recorded in 1992.

Previously released as FSD2046. One of the most famous forms of Balinese performing art is kecak. The people of Bona, considered the origin of kecak, perform on this recording. Also included is sanghyang, the ceromonial music that gave birth to kecak. Recorded in 1990.

1. KECAK:PROLOGUE 2. KECAK:ENTRANCE OF RAMA AND SITHA;RAMA CHASES THE GOLDEN DEER 3. KECAK:GARBED AS A SAINT.RAWANA.THE KING OF HELL.KIDNAPS SITHA 4. KECAK:SITHA.IMPRISONED ON THE ISLAND OF THE KING OF HELL 5. KECAK:ENTRANCE OF ANOMAN 6. KECAK:MEGANADA AMBUSHES RAMA 7. KECAK:RESCUE BY JATAYU(GARUDA) 8. KECAK:CONFRONTATION OF SUGRIWA AND MEGANADA 9. SANGHYANG:SANGHYANG DEDARI 10. SANGHYANG:SANGHYANG JARAN

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Previously released as FSD2045. Gong kebyar is the most popular gamelan in the Bali music scene. Eka Cita, a young group, make their debut after participating in the All Bali Gong Kebyar Festival. Recorded in 1990.

1. TABUH KEREASI,"PAKSI NGELAYANG" 2. GONG LELAMBATAN TABUH PAT,"TAPA TANGIS" 3. BARIS GEDE"BANDRANGAN" 4. LEGONG KERATON"SUPRABA DUTA"

CD1 previously released as FSD2047. CD2 new title. Jegog is now known worldwide as the world's largest bamboo orchestra. This is the best of Suar Agung who was successfully able to revive this orchestra. There is a burst of energy when the jegog of Pendem village and the Mebarung clashes. It is an unpredicatable discord of sound exceeding the estimated consonance. This can be said to be the first ever recording made possible on home ground. Recorded in 1990.

CD1. 1. JEGOG OF NEGARA:GOPALA/ SUAR AGUNG VS SEKEHE JEGOG DARI DESA 2. JEGOG OF NEGARA:TANGIS ALIT/ SUAR AGUNG VS SEKEHE JEGOG DARI DESA 3. JEGOG OF NEGARA:TABUH BELANDA/ SUAR AGUNG VS SEKEHE JEGOG DARI DESA

CD2. 1. BELIBIS/ SUAR AGUNG 2. BAYU PERKASA/ SUAR AGUNG 3. CATUR DING" - MEBARUNG/ SUAR AGUNG 4. GENDERAN- MEBARUNG/ SUAR AGUNG

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New title. Wayang can be said to be the most important performing art for the people of Indonesia. With Gender Wayang accompanying the Bali Wayang holds a unique atmosphere that cannot be found elsewhere. Recorded in 1990.

CD1. 1. TASIK KENCANA SEKAR GINOTAN 2. TASIK KENCANA KAYONAN 3. TASIK KENCANA TULANG LINDUNG 4. TASIK KENCANA GAMBANG 5. TASIK KENCANA BRAYUT 6. TASIK KENCANA ALAS ARUM

CD2. 1. TASIK KENCANA BABAK 1 2. TASIK KENCANA BABAK 2 3. TASIK KENCANA REBONG 4. TASIK KENCANA BABAK 3 5. TASIK KENCANA MESEM 6. TASIK KENCANA BENDU SEMARA 7. TASIK KENCANA BABAK 4

CD1 previously released as FSD2050, CD2 new title. Semar Pegulingan, meaning the gamelan music of love, is performed in its original form only by the groups of Binoh village. Recorded in 1990.

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Previously released as FSD2049. Gong Gede is at the core of all gamelan music featuring 64 musicians. This is a live recording at the traditional temple of Batur. Recorded in 1990.

1. LELAMBATAN TABUH NEM. "GALANG KANGIN" 2. LELAMBATAN TABUH PITU."LASEM" 3. LELAMBATAN TABUH KUTUS. "SEMBIRAN"

Previously released as FSD2051. Gender Wayang, deeply rooted in the spirits of the Balinese, is technically the most demanding gamelan. This recording features performances by the people of Sukawati village. Recorded in 1990.

1. SEKAR SUNGSANG 2. SULENDRO 3. SEKETI 4. CANDI REBAH 5. PENGMUKAH 1)KAYONAN 2)TULANG LINDUNG 3)GAMBANG 4)BRAYUT 6. TABUH GARI

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CD1 previously released as FSD2054 CD2 new title. The group Gunung Jati has an international reputation, demonstrated on this excellent recording. Recorded in 1990.

CD1. 1. TABUH PISAN 2. LEGONG KERATON "LASEM" A)CONDONG-LEGON B)BAPANG C)PENGAWAK-PENGECET D)PENGIPU E)PANGKAT F)G 3. GAMBANG KUTA

CD2. 1. TABUH GARI 2. SEKAR MAS 3. TAMBUR 4. ADRAH 5. SEKAR GENDOT 6. REJANG 7. TABUH BEBARONG 8. PERANG BEBAT 9. KATA CINA 10. TABUH GARI (SINGKAT)

New title. The dance drama Gambuh is said to be the foundation of Balinese performing arts, performed here by the island's chief practicioners. Recorded in 1990.

CD1. 1. GINOMAN-BATEL 2. TABUH GARI 3. SUBANDAR 4. PLAYON 5. MAS KUMAMBANG 6. BAPANG GEDE 7. KUNJUR

CD2. 1. LENGKER 2. KUMERADAS 3. BAPANG SELISIR 4. GEGUNTANGAN 5. BIAKALANG 6. TEMBANG UYUNG

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New title. Suar Agung are Bali's premier jegog or bamboo gamelan orchestra. The bamboo used to make the jegog is the world's thickest and largest species. Joged Bumbung is an improvised dance to the accompaniment of bamboo harp. Until 1940 this dance was performed exclusively for the royal family, until Suar Agung's founder, I Ketut Suwentra, developed a new style. Recorded in 1990.

1. SUAR UDAYA GIRI 2. MERDANGGA PATI NUNGGANG LANGGANG 3. SUAR DWI RENI 4. SUAR SRI 5. SUAR BUDIATYANI 6. TABUH PENGALANG MANIS 7. TABUH PUTRI MANIS

Previously released as FSD2052. Saron is known as the gamelan for funerals. It's gentle timbre calms the dead and releases the souls of the living. Caruk (xylophone) and bronze salon (percussive instrument) create a mystical atmosphere of ancient court music. Recorded in 1990.

1. LILIT-PENGECET 2. GINADA(PANJI CENIK)

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New title. Sacred ensemble of gamelan music from Tenganan played on wooden and iron instruments. Recorded in 1990.

1. SEKAR GADUNG(SAIH SADI) 2. REJANG ILEH(SAIH SADI) 3. REJANG DAUH TUKAD(SAIH PUJA SEMARA) 4. REJANG GUCEK(SAHI SADI) 5. NYANG JANGANG(SAIH PUJA SEMARA)

New title. Though it was originally a ceremonial music, Balaganjur has become one of the biggest attractions in the world of gamelan. This album presents both old and new pieces, Balaganjur in contrast to the tranquility of Angklung, used as funeral music played mostly on bronze metallophones. Recorded in 1990.

1. BALAGANJUR:JAYA SAKTI/ KUMALA BUDAYA 2. BALAGANJUR:BALAGANJUR KUNO/ KUMALA BUDAYA 3. GAMELAN ANGKLUNG:MERAK ANGELO/ ANGKLUNG SIDAN

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New title. Powerful music like jegog and kecak are not the only types of music in Bali. There are several vocal music styles too, from children's songs, to religious songs. This CD includes all the main vocal styles by the top singers. Recorded in 1993.

1. PEMBERANGKATAN SUTASOMA FROM KEKAWIN 'SUTASOMA'/ I MADE MARDA 2. KIDUNG:WARGASARI/ IBU KETUT REDE 3. PUPUH:GINANTI "PENGAKSAMA"/ NI WAYAN RANTEN 4. PUPUH:GINADA "PUTRA SESANA"/ NI WAYAN RANTEN 5. PUPUH:SINOM LUMRAH/ SANG KETUT SANDIYASA 6. PUPUH:SINOM "WUG PAYANGAN"/ SANG KETUT SANDIYASA 7. PUPUH:DURMA/ SANG KETUT SANDIYASA 8. NYANYIAN ANAK:PUL SINOGE/ NI MADE MURDANI 9. NYANYIAN ANAK:CURIK-CURIK CEMIDANG/ NI MADE MURDANI 10. NYANYIAN ANAK:MACAN RANGRENG/ NI MADE MURDANI 11. NYANYIAN ANAK:NYINYING MANYOLING/ NI MADE MURDANI 12. NYANYIAN ANAK:CAPUNG GLANDOK/ NI MADE MURDANI 13. NYANYIAN ANAK:TELONTE/ NI MADE MURDANI 14. NYANYIAN ANAK:CONGKRONG/ NI MADE MURDANI 15. NYANYIAN ANAK:MEONG MEONG/ NI MADE MURDANI 16. NYANYIAN ANAK:PETENG BULAN/ NI MADE MURDANI

New title. Genggong is the Balinese jaw's harp, that imitates the sound of frogs. It is usually played in pairs using complex rhythms and is one of the most exciting instruments of its kind in the world. Recorded in 1990.

1. GEGINDEMAN 2. TABUH TELU 3. TANGIS 4. GONG-GONGAN 5. KONDOKAN JALAN 6. ANGKLUNG 7. KATAK NGONGKEK 8. GELAGAH PUHUN 9. SELANDUNG 10. DONGKANG MENEK PUNYAN BIYU 11. TABUH ENGGUNG

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New title. Tingklik is a bamboo gamelan instrument played in pairs. It usually has eleven hollow bamboo tubes which are suspended using strings over a red wooden frame. The music played by the tingklik is one of the most beautiful sounds that emanate from Bali. Recorded in 1993.

1. KUNCRUNG 2. SILIR-NGIBINGAN 3. LAGU ANGKATAN LAUT JEPANG

Previously released as FSD2053. Many of the music styles in Bali are connected to certain ceromonies, while people love Arja as pure entertainment. Recorded live, this album features the intensity of Gamelan Geguntangen and the female singer Cokorda Rai Partini. Recorded in 1990.


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New title. A performing art that originated on Bali's neighbouring island of Lombok. As the suling and rebab start shortly after the introduction, the gamelan mimics their movement, providing a mesmeric contrast. A banquet art that conveys a merry atmosphere of drinking and singing. Recorded in 1990.

1. SINOM IMBALAN SATU BAIT DENGAN JEPUN 2. SIPON SINOM LAMBAT 3. SIPON SURINGIN DAN LANJUTAN TRUNTUN 4. KUMANBANG SATU BAIT LANGSUNG DENGAN JROGONG 5. JEPUN KUMAMBANG GEREBONG ALIT 6. JEPUN KUMAMBANG KACANG ABOT 7. JEPUN KUPU-KUPU 8. JEPUN KUMARAN DANA 9. SAMPLES OF VOICE PATTERN

New title. The gambang which is one of the oldest musicss of Bali, is played throughout the night at funerals. It has an approximate sound to portray that of the spiritual world. Kidung is a religious hymn also performed at funerals, from Singapadu, a village known for its performing arts. Recorded in 1990.

1. PANJI MARGA/ GAMBANG SEMBUWUK 2. MANUK KABA/ GAMBANG SEMBUWUK 3. MALAT/ SEKAR MADU SUARA 4. ARAN PENGASIH/ GAMBANG SEMBUWUK 5. PANGKUR/ GAMBANG SEMBUWUK 6. JERUM/ SEKAR MADU SUARA 7. WARGA SARI/ GAMBANG SEMBUWUK 8. YUNAN KESUMA/ GAMBANG SEMBUWUK 9. WILET MAYURA/ GAMBANG SEMBUWUK

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Previously released as FSD2048. Gunung Sari is the oldest established Gong Kebyar ensemble, established in 1931. Featuring all the famous masterpieces, this album is a showcase for Gong Kebyar gamelan. Recorded in 1990.

1. SEKAR DJEPUN 2. UJAN MAS 3. KAPI RAJA 4. PENDET 5. BARIS 6. OLEG TAMULILINGAN 7. TERUNA JAYA 8. GAMBANG SULING

New title. Jegog and other arts of Bali in this spectacular recording. Recorded in 1990.

CD1.1. PENGAKSAMA/ JANGER KEDATON 2. SEMBAHYANG/ JANGER KEDATON 3. TAMBUR KENDANG/ JANGER KEDATON 4. SEKAR EMAS/ JANGER KEDATON 5. RARI/ JANGER KEDATON 6. TAMBUR TAWA-TAWA/ JANGER KEDATON 7. MELILA ULANGUN/ JANGER KEDATON 8. PAMIT/ JANGER KEDATON 9. RERANGRANGAN/ I WAYAN SADRA 10. GINADA/ I WAYAN SADRA

CD2.1. MARS SUAR AGUNG/ SUAR AGUNG 2. BEBANTERAN/ SUAR AGUNG 3. DONGKANG MENEK BIU/ I NYOMAN JAYUS 4. SEB ITAN PENYALIN/ I NYOMAN JAYUS 5. PENGECET PANJI/ I NYOMAN JAYUS 6. SINOM LUMRAH/ I MADE MADIA 7. WUG PAYANGAN/ NI LIH NITRI 8. WARGASARI/ I MADE MADIA 9. PENGUNKAB SABDA/ CIPTA SUARA 10. NYOMAN NYOLENG/ CIPTA SUARA 11. GANDRANGAN/ CIPTA SUARA

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New title. An array of instruments from Sumatra, Sulawesi, the Lesser Sunda islands and Batak street music. The incredible diversity of music from Indonesia. Recorded in 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991.

Previously released as FSD2055. Sasandu is one of the essences of describing the great diversity of Indonesian music. The sound created from the bamboo and coconut leaves is warm and sweet. Recorded in 1992.


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Previously released as FSD2056. Among the many music styles found in the multicultural island of Lombok, the pop music Cilokag is considered most special, having gentle melodies and roaring rhythms. This CD also contains works of Genggong, Rebana and Gamelan Telek. Recorded in 1994.

1. RATU/ AMAG SIP 2. TRUTUK KAU NGORONG/ AMAG SIP 3. ANDORIDANG/ AMAG SIP 4. DALNGANDUT DEDARE NGANDUT TUBALEN/ AMAG SIP 5. SELANDUNG/ AMAG SIP 6. NGERING JAJE/ AMAG SIP 7. BENDERA MERAH PUTIH 8. DASAN AGUNG/ REBANA DESA NYELO 9. BENDERA MERAH PUTIH 10. PANTUN NASIHAT/ SUS LAELA HANDAYAN 11. IDIK GAMAK INAK/ AL MASHAR 12. BUAKATE 13. LAKAK PEMINDANGAN/ HAMIDUN

Located on the western edge of southeast Asia, Burma has developed its own unique culture under the powerful influence of Thailand, China and India. This recording presents an anthology of Burmese people's diverse music performed on their unique traditional music. Recorded in 1987, 1982, 1981, 1992.

CD1. 1. WEIZAYANDA(YODAYA)/ U MYINT MAUNG 2. ZATIANA SAKYAWEILA(YODAYA)/ MU MU THEIN 3. SONG OF THE RAIN/ MU MU THEIN 4. MUSIC OF THE THAN-PATTALA(IRON XYLOPHONE)/ U SOE HLAING 5. MUSIC OF THE DONMIN(BURMESE ZITHER)/ TAUNG-TAN MAUNG KYAN 6. IMPROVISATION ON THE PALWEI/ TAUNG-TAN MAUNG KYAN 7. MANDALIN SOLO(BURMESE FLAT MANDOLINE)/ TAUNG-TAN MAUNG KYAN 8. BEINBAUNG(LEIGIN) 9. NANBON THIHA BWEI(YODAYA) 10. ATHEK-KE SHI-SEI LO(TI-LON) 11. WEIZAYANDA(YODAYA)

CD2. 1. PANAMA"SALUTATION OVERTURE"/ WU KOU WOO 2. PYIN-SA-GITA "FIVE KINDS OF INSTRUMENTS"/ WU KOU WOO 3. PANAMA TIT-ION/ WU KOU WOO 4. IMPROVISATION(HNE.PAT-WAING.SI &WA)/ WU KOU WOO 5. LA-SANDA/ WU KOU WOO 6. IMPROVISATION(PALWE) 7. WA-THAN-KHA-MHI/ WU KOU WOO 8. SAN-YA-TAUNG-KYAWN(HNE-GYI)"IN PRAISE OF THE KING" 9. LA-TWE-KALE-YEDE-MYEN-BO-TIN"I SHALL HAVE MY BELOVED SIDE ON A HORSE UNDER THE MOONLIGHT"/ WU KOU WOO 10. TO-BWE-YODAYA(MALE VOICE)/ U THAN SOE 11. TO-BWE-YODAYA(FEMALE VOICE)/ DAW KYU KYU KHAING 12. SEIN KYU-KYA-NYAUNG"A SONG TO CALL BACK MY BELOVED"/ DAW KYU KYU KHAING 13. HNIN-PYAU-TE-NUE"IN SUMMER THE SNOW MELTS AWAY"/ DAW KYU KYU KHAING 14. CHIT-HNIN-MHONG-MHONG"LOVING FOR SNOW"/ U MIN KYI 15. TEI-TAT/ U MIN KYI 16. IMPROVISATION(SAUNG)/ U MIN KYI 17. DO-PYI-DAUNG-SU-THA"MANY ETHNIC GROUPS IN MYANMAR SHALL BE FRIENDLY"/ U THAN SOE

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New title. Solo performance by two superb musicians on three stringed instruments of Thai court music, so duang, so saamu saai and so u, plus the zither, jahke. Recorded in 1991.

CD1. 1. JAKHE SOLO/ NIPHA SOPHASAMRIT 2. KHRUANG SAI ENSEMBLE/ NIPHA SOPHASAMRIT

CD2. 1. SO DUANG SOLO 1)THE SAD KING 2)KHEAK MOON 3)THE NIGHTINGALE/ BENJARONG THANAKOSET 2. SO U SOLO 1)GOING TO THE CITY 2)SARATI/ BENJARONG THANAKOSET 3. SO SAAMU SAAI SOLO 1)SIX SHORT MELODIES 2)AATAN(WEEDAA) 3)ARISTOCRATIC CRADLE SONG/ BENJARONG THANAKOSET

New title. A collection of improvised solo performances on northeast Thailand's unique instruments such as khaen, phin and pong lang, plus moh-lam, the narrative song of Isaan, performed by the legendary Chawiwan Damnoen. Recorded in 1991.

CD1. 1. LAM KLON: WAI KHRU/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 2. LAM DOEN DONG/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 3. LAM KIAO (THANG SAN)/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 4. LAM KIAO (THANG YAO)/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 5. LAM LA/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 6. LAM TOEI(THAMMADA,PHAMA,KHONG)/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 7. LAM TOEI HUA NON TAN/ CHAWIWAN DAMNON 8. LAM PHLOEN/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 9. LAM MU: MANORA/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 10. LAM PHUN/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 11. LAM PHL FA/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 12. LAM MU: SANG SIN-CHAI/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 13. LAM TANGWAI/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 14. LAM KHONSAWAN/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 15. LAM PHU THAI/ CHAWIWAN DAMNON 16. LAM KLON: CHONNABOT ISAN/ CHAWIWAN DAMNOEN 17. MOO LAM"LAM TEAI"

CD2. 1. SOENG ISAN 2. PHU TOM TOK 3. PHU THAI SAM PHAO 4. SANG SINCHAI 5. LAM SITHANDON 6. TOEI HUA NON TAN/ PONLANG ENSEMBLE 7. LAM PHLOEN/ SONGSAK PATHOMSIN 8. LARGE MOVEMENT/ THONGKHAM THAIKLA 9. HUN SOLO/ THONGKHAM THAIKLA 10. TRANSCENDENTAL TECHNIQUE/ SURASAK DONCHAI 11. COWS CLIMBING THE MOUNTAIN/ SONGSAK PATHOMSIN 12. WOT SOLO/ SONGSAK PATHOMSIN 13. HAI SOON SOLO/ SURIPHON SAENGSAI 14. KLONG SOLO/ KRITSANA SANGWONCH

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New title. The monks of Thailand are highly respected for leading a life of abstinence. Their chanting contains no ornamentation, and this recording at one of the three great temples of Thailand, is peaceful and reflective. Recorded in 2001.

1. MORNING BUDDHIST SERVICE:THAMMACHAO,THE 2. BUDDHIST SERVICE WITH GENERAL BELIEVER IN MAIN TEMPLE 3. BUDDHIST SERVICE WITH GENERAL BELIEVER IN THE PRECINCT 4. BUDDHIST SERVICE IN EVENING

CD1 previously released as FSD2043, CD2 new title. The Lansang Kingdom reached its height in the mid 17th century. A performance by the Lao traditional music ensemble of the National School of Music and Dance, which continues to pass on the kingdom's music to the present. The ensemble including the khaen, which cannot be seen in Thailand or Cambodia brings a unique taste to the music. The softness that its ballads and folksongs bring are exclusive to that of Laos. Recorded in 1996.

CD1. 1. CHAMPA MUANG LAO/ CHANSUDA SUTATHAM 2. DOK BUA THONG/ CHANSUDA SUTATHAM 3. DUAN JAI LAO/ CHANSUDA SUTATHAM 4. LAO HUAM SAMPHAM/ CHANSUDA SUTATHAM 5. LAO DUANG DUAN/ CHANSUDA SUTATHAM 6. KINNARI/ CHANSUDA SUTATHAM 7. NANG SUU,AN 8. KHAP SALAN 9. KHAP SAM SAO 10. KHAP TUM LUANG PHABANG

CD2. 1. CHIN SAE 2. KHAMEN PAKTO 3. KHAMEN PHUANG 4. PE 5. LAO DUANG DUAN 6. LAO KHAM HOM 7. CHAMPA MUANG LAO 8. LAO JIAOSUU 9. LAO SIANG TIANG 10. MON HUA 11. SANG PASANGA

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CD1 previously released as FSD2044. CD2 new title. Siiphandon is the most highly regarded among the various mohlam of Laos. Wannaa Keaopidom is the called the 'mohlam king' of Laos. Recorded in 1996.

CD1. 1. LAM SIPHANDON:INTRODUCTION/ WANNAA KEAOPIDOM 2. LAM SIPHANDON:KIAO SAO 1/ WANNAA KEAOPIDOM 3. LAM SIPHANDON:KIAO SAO 2/ WANNAA KEAOPIDOM 4. LAM SIPHANDON:FROM THE FOLKLORE STORY OF NANG TAENG ON/ WANNAA KEAOPIDOM 5. LAM SAN:RICHNESS OF NATURE IN LAOS/ WANNAA KEAOPIDOM 6. LAM NYAO:KIAO SAO 3/ WANNAA KEAOPIDOM 7. LAM SIPHANDON:FAREWELL AT DAWN/ WANNAA KEAOPIDOM

CD2. 1. KHAP NGUM:KIAO BAO-SAO 1-AN UNEXPECTED MEETING ON THE MOONLIT NIGHT 2. KHAP NGUM:KIAO BAO-SAO 2-THE BEGINNING OF THEIR LOVE AND PROPOSAL(1) 3. KHAP NGUM:KIAO BAO-SAO 3-THE BEGINNING OF THEIR LOVE AND PROPOSAL(2) 4. KHAP NGUM:KIAO BAO-SAO 4-A FAREWELL BEFORE ENGAGEMENT(1) 5. KHAP NGUM:KIAO BAO-SAO 5-A FAREWELL BEFORE ENGAGEMENT(2) 6. KHAEN SOLO "KHAP NGUM"

New title. From north to south, all the main instruments played by master musicians. Performances on dan bao, dan tranh, dan nguyet and others. Recorded in 1991 and 1996.

CD1. 1. HANH VAN-CO BAN/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 2. QUE TA/ DANG XUAN KHAI 3. CHI MOT NIEM TIN/ BU THI MAI PHOUNG 4. TU DAI OAN/ NGUYEN THE DAN 5. HUONG SEN DONG THAP/ NGO THI BICH VUONG 6. TU DAI CANH/ DANG XUAN KHAI 7. NAM AI - NAM XUAN/ NGO THI BICH VUONG

CD2. 1. LUU THUY-KIM TIEN-XUAN PHNG-LONG HO/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 2. LY NGUA O/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 3. LY HOAI NAM/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 4. CANH CHIM TO DO/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 5. TO KHUC NHAE CHEO /DAO LIEU MOT CHAN/ DUONG TRUONG DUYEN PHAN CHCH CU/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 6. MUA XUAN DEN/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 7. TRO VE TAYNGUYEN/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 8. VAN THIEN TUONG/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 9. MELODY OF THE THAIS/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 10. BAI CA DINH NUI/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 11. APPOINTMENT,AN/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 12. QUA CAU GIO BAY/ NGUYEN THANH TAM 13. HOI XUAN/ NGUYEN THANH TAM

CD3. 1. RU CON NAM BO/ VAN THAO 2. RU CON NAM BO/ VAN THAO 3. SANG XUAN/ PHUONG BAO 4. KE CHUYEN NGAY MUA/ TRAN CHINH 5. QUE TA/ AIN TAN 6. TAY NGUYEN VAY GOI/ XUAN NHUNG 7. NGOI TUA MAN THUYEN/ DING LINH 8. LY CON SAO/ DING LINH 9. DAN DINH PA DEMONSTRATION/ XUAN NHUNG

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Previously released as FSD2041. Gai Luong is a popular music in Vietnam with influences from China and Europe. Kim Sinh is the leading figure of this music, playing a variety of styles from traditional to bluesy instrumental music. Recorded in 1991.

1. MOT THOI DA YEU 2. LY GIAO DUYEN 3. MEDLEY OF SOUTH VIETNAMESE FOLK SONGS LIEN KHUC"1)KHONG MINH TOA LAU-2)LY NGUA O-3)KIM TIEN BA O-,A 4. LY MY HUNG & VONG CO 5. TRUONG TUONG TU 6. KHUC TAH TINH HA TINH 7. KIEU 8. THA NUOC DEM TRANG

New title. The Indochinese version of gagaku, which originated in China and spread through Korea and Japan is known as the Nha Nhac of the Hue Dynasty. Despite going through a period of colonization and surviving much war damage, it was successfully revived by the tough folk spirit of the people. Including music of the court rituals, dance, instrumental solos and folk songs of Hue, it is a showcase of Vietnamese music. It has been registered as a UNESCO Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in 2003. Recorded in 1994.

1. GREAT COURT MUSIC (DAI NHAC)<THREE WHEELS NINE ROLLS> 2. COURT DANCE <SWORD DANCE: FEMALE GENERALS TO THE FRONT> 3. COURT DANCE <DANCE OF TWO PHOENIXES> 4. SMALL INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE(TIEU NHAC) 5. COURT DANCE <DANCE OF UNICORNS> MOTHER BEARS HER BABY 6. COURT DANCE <FAN DANCE> 7. GREAT COURT MUSIC (DAI NHAC) <TRIUMPHANTLY SOUNDING> 8. COURT DANCE<AUSPICIOUS THREE SYMBOLS: FORTUNE. STIPEND. LONGEVITY> 9. COURT DANCE<DANCE OF FLOWER LANTERNS> 10. DAN BAU (MONOCHORD) SOLO <RUNNING CLOUDS> 11. TRADITIONAL SONG OF HUE <FLOWERING SNOW> 12. TRADITIONAL SONG OF HUE <PEACE OF THE SOUTH> 13. TRADITIONAL SONG OF HUE <FOUR MAJOR SCENERIES>

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New title. The cultural space of the gong in the central plains of Vietnam has been chosen to be registered as the Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity in September 2009 for the first time. The people take much pride in the scalic gongs of the Bana which is essential for events such as water buffalo competitions. Includes an actual recording of a ceremony done in the rain, and of songs, the strummed instrument, Tinlyin, and vocals performed in the Nha Rhong (a gathering hut). This is rare music from the minority peoples of Vietnam. Recorded in 2004.

New title. This CD is a recording of Vietnamese theatre called Hat Cheo. Recorded digitally in Hanoi it features performances by the popular Hat Cheo group called Quy Bon Family.

1. HAT CHAU VAN 2. HAT CHEO:QUAN AM THI KIN/THI KIN'S LAMENTATION 3. HAT CHEO:QUAN AM THI KIN/THI MAU GOING TO TEMPLE

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Previously released as FSD1152a. Hue is the name of an ancient city during the last dynasty of Vietnam. Ca Hue, a vocal music featured on this album is one of the three traditional music developed in this area. The diva Chau Dinh superbly demonstrates the essence of Ca Hue. Recorded in 1996.

1. PRELUDE:INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE<DRAGON SONG>/ CA HUE ENSEMBLE 2. TEN REASONS WHY WE LOVE HUE GIRLS/ CHAU DINH 3. FIRST NIGHT OF THE FIRST YEAR,THE/ CHAU DINH 4. OUTING WITH A FRIEND-THE BLACK HORSE/ CHAU DINH 5. AWAITING MY LOVE ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT/ CHAU DINH 6. DRAGONFLY,THE/ CHAU DINH 7. CULINARY SPECIALITIES OF HUE,THE/ CHAU DINH 8. RUNNING CLOUDS/ CHAU DINH 9. VIEWING THE LANDSCAPE/ CHAU DINH 10. FLOWERS OF FOUR SEASONS/ CHAU DINH 11. SHORT SPRING/ CHAU DINH 12. FOR WHOM DOES THE FLOWER WAIT?/ CHAU DINH 13. WAITING IN SADNESS/ CHAU DINH 14. VIRTUE/ CHAU DINH 15. LIT BY THE MOONLIGHT/ CHAU DINH 16. MUTUAL LOVE/ CHAU DINH 17. BEAUTIFUL HUE/ CHAU DINH 18. MISSING MY BELOVED/ CHAU DINH 19. BEAUTIFUL AND ROMANTIC HUE-PEACE IN THE SOUTH/ CHAU DINH 20. POSTLUDE:INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE FLOWING WATER,GOLDEN SAPEQUE,SPRING WIND,DRAGON & TIGER/ CA HUE ENSEMBLE

Previously released as FSD2042. Ceremonial music of the Vietnamese dynasty. Giving prayers within the resonant reed instruments and drumbeats, this is a performance by the only professional Nhac Le group of Saigon. Recorded in 1996.

1. RAP BAN 2. LOP XO 3. DAN CACH 4. DANH:NGHINH 5. CUNG NGHI-HA LOP 6. BOONG4-BOONG3-VA THET 7. DAN DOI 8. DAN NAM-THOI SUOT 9. NGU DOI HA(NHAC LE MIEN NAM) 10. LIEN KHUC:NHIP1-HAT KHACH-HAT TAU

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New title. Cai Luong is the most popular form of drama in Vietnam, which is known for its prosperous drama culture. It is a type of musical with the characteristics of folk songs. Tai Tu (a type of chamber music) and even French comedy merged into the style of traditional theatre. Here we have a collection of 4 songs including famous historical plays and those portraying the pyschology of the contemporary society after the unification of the North and South. The excellent Ut Bach Lan's singing is strikingly wonderful.

1. RANG NGOC CON SON 2. HAT BUI NON CAO 3. NURA DOI HURONG PHAN 4. MAI TRANG DIEM VURON XUAN

New title. This style probably falls under nthe genre of popular music since it is preferred to be sung and listened to by many Vietnamese people. From modernly arranged folk music to newly created ones, its songs include catchy pop tunes, sweet ballads, instrumentals, and lyrical pieces performed by folk instruments. Each song reminds the listeners of Saigon in a certain era. The Bong Sen Ensemble's signature sound is beautifully brought out. Recorded in 1996.

1. LY KEO CHAI (DAN CA NAM BO) 2. EM DI CHUA HUONG 3. LY CAY BONG (DAN CA NAM BO) 4. CHIEC KHAN PIEU (DAN CA XA) 5. HOA TAU SO 2 6. CHIM POONG K'LE 7. MUA XUAN DEN 8. LY NGUA O (DAN CA NAM BO) 9. LEN NGAN 10. AM VANG CAO NGUYEN


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New title. A type of chamber music, Tai Tu has been known as a favorite of many dilettanti for its unique sound. The old and new masterpieces composed in various modes, such as the bright Bac of the North, the sorrowful Nam of the South, and the Oan which is said to reflect the pain and hatred of the mind, are all played by the renowned masters of dan tranh, dan nguyet, dan nhi and dan bau, with the vocals of Bach Hue. Its proud, distinct style can be given the label of chamber folk music. Recorded in 1996.

1. LURU THUY TRUONG 2. CO BAN 3. NAM XUAN, NAM AI, NAM DAO 4. XANG XE 5. TU DAI OAN 6. VAN THIEN TURONG 7. CHIEU QUAN 8. PHUNG CAU HOANG