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Featuring the Gamelan Semar Pagulingan — the ‘Gamelan of Love in the Bedchamber’ —playing instruments that no longer exist, in repertoire originally performed just outside the private residence of a raja during meals and quiet times… and when he was up to no good with one of his wives.
Kebyar with sung poetry, gambuh dance-drama, ancient ritual angklung, and solo flute.
Full English translations in the booklet.
Achingly subtle, erotic dance and dance-opera experiments, including the first recordings of female participants; with an extensive essay as a PDF, linked to 1930s silent films and photo library.
Gong, angklung and gender wayang under the direction of Anak Agung Gede Mandera.
Imai Keisho playing koto and Yamase Shoin shamisen, amongst others. Historic recordings by Kokusai Bunka Shinkokai. Excellent label.
A magical, poignant selection from sixty 78s issued in 1942. Featuring Noh theatre musicians, many trained by artists active before the Meiji period, prior to 1868.
With Leadbelly, Ramblin’ Thomas, Charley Patton and co.
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