The Music of Indonesia series is a 20-CD collection recorded over the span of eight years from 1991-1999 and published in the year 2000, showcasing the music from multiple artists of the Indonesian archipelago, spanning from traditional music to contemporary styles popular in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta . Produced by Indonesian music expert and scholar Philip Yampolsky, it is a collaboration between Smithsonian Folkway Recordings and the Indonesian Society for the Performing Art. [1]

A best-of compilation containing 15 individual tracks also exists, titled Discover Indonesia.

Content

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The 20 CDs in the collection all contain several tracks focused on music made using certain instruments, within certain contexts (such as funerals), or within certain areas. Collectively, the series contains 291 individual tracks.

Reception

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Music of Indonesia was well-received due to its ambition and scale. RootsWorld described it as a "chance to expand one's appreciation and enjoyment of often-localized genres that otherwise probably never would be heard by western audiences". [2]

Track list

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Music of Indonesia, Vol. 1: Songs Before Dawn: Gandrung Banyuwangi

No. Title Artist
101 Delimoan Gandrung ensemble from Banyuwangi
102 Candra Dewi Gandrung ensemble from Banyuwangi
103 Seblang Lokento Gandrung ensemble from Banyuwangi
104 Padha Nonton Gandrung ensemble from Banyuwangi
105 Jaran Dhawuk Gandrung ensemble from Banyuwangi
106 Layar Kumendhung (Sails on a mast) Gandrung ensemble from Banyuwangi
107 Sekar Jenang Gandrung ensemble from Banyuwangi
108 Erang-erang Subuh Gandrung ensemble from Banyuwangi
109 Sawung Galing Gandrung ensemble from Banyuwangi
110 Opak Apem Gandrung ensemble from Banyuwangi
111 Giro Gandrung ensemble from Banyuwangi

Music of Indonesia, Vol. 2: Indonesian Popular Music: Kroncong, Dangdut, and Langgam Jawa

No. Title Artist
101 Qur'an dan Koran (The Qur'an vs. the Newspapers) Soneta Group featuring Rhoma Irama
102 Begadang II (Stay up all night) Soneta Group featuring Rhoma Irama
103 Sengaja (On purpose) Soneta Group featuring Elvy Sukaesih
104 Sahabat (Friends) Soneta Group featuring Rhoma Irama
105 Terbelah Dua (Forced apart) Orkes Melayu Radesa featuring Mansyur S.
106 Hidup di Bui (Life in jail) Gambang Kromong Slendang Betawi featuring Kwi Ap
107 Curahan Hati (From the heart) Grup Tanjidor Kembang Ros, featuring Sophia Welly
108 Kroncong Segenggam Harapan (Kroncong: A handful of hope) Orkes Kroncong Mutiara featuring Lin Sandy
109 Putri Gunung (Girl from the mountains) Orkes Kroncong Bintang Nusantara, featuring Tuty H.P.
110 Kroncong Sapu Lidi (Kroncong: Coconut-fiber broom) Orkes Kroncong Mutiara featuring Lin Sandy
111 Langgam Suling Bambu Orkes Kroncong Mutiara
112 Kroncong Morisko (Moorish Kroncong) Orkes Kroncong Mutiara featuring Suhaery Mufti
113 Kroncong Kemayoran (Kroncong from Kemayoran) Orkes Kroncong Mutiara featuring Lin Sandy and Emi Mandey
114 Langgam Schoon Ver Van Jou (Langgam: Though far from you) Orkes Kroncong Mutiara featuring Emi Mandey
115 Wuyung (In love) Orkes Kroncong Bintang Nusantara, featuring Tuty H.P.

Music of Indonesia, Vol. 3: Music from the Outskirts of Jakarta: Gambang Kromong

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No. Title Artist
101 Pobin Kong Ji Lok Gambang Kromong Irama Bersatu
102 Poblin Pe Pan Tau / Gula Ganting / Lopan Ce Cu Teng (medley) Gambang Kromong Irama Bersatu
103 Mas Nona / Pobin Pe Pan Tau / Lopan Tukang Sado (medley) Pobin Pe Pan Tau / Mas Nona / Lopan Tukang Sado (medley)
104 Pobin Poa Si Li Tan / Poa Si Li Tan / Poblin Poa Si Li Tan (medley) Pobin Poa Si Li Tan / Poa Si Li Tan / Pobin Poa Si Li Tan (medley)
105 Poblin Pe Pan Tau / Burung Nori / Lopan Seng Kyok (medley) Pobin Pe Pan Tau / Burung Nori / Lopan Seng Kyok (medley)
106 Balo-Balo Gambang Kromong Slendang Betawi
107 Stambul Bila Gambang Kromong Slendang Betawi
108 Onde-Onde Gambang Kromong Slendang Betawi
109 Stambul Lama Gambang Kromong Slendang Betawi
110 Cinta Manis Grup Tanjidor Kembang Ros

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