posted on 2017-06-02, 07:23authored byKartomi, Margaret J.
AV9.1: Audiovisual Example 1 in Chapter 9 of book: Margaret Kartomi, ‘Musical Journeys in Sumatra’, Champaign-Urbana: University of Illinois Press, 2012. Traditional Malay-Bangka mixed couples dance accompanied by vocalist, violin (biola), 2 single-headed barrel drums and gong. The female dancer holds a handkerchief as part of the dance, which was performed outside the ‘balai desa’ or village pavilion. Ensemble leader: Bp. Muh. Tanjung of Desa Pejem, Kecamatan Belinyu.
Copyright 1994. Margaret J. Kartomi. Camera by Hidris Kartomi