UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Music of Malaysia, Undated

Overview of the Collection

Creator
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
Title
UW Ethnomusicology Archives audio recordings: Music of Malaysia
Dates
Undated
Quantity
2 items  :  EC-2 reels (7 1/2 ips, full-track); 2 WAV files (48 kHz, 24-bit); Duration: 1:12:59
Collection Number
1976025
Summary
Prepared for the Federation Ministry of External Affairs by Dul Ramli [?] of the Department of Broadcasting (announcement on tape)
Repository
University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives
University of Washington
Ethnomusicology Archives
Box 353450
Seattle, WA
98195-3450
Telephone: 2065430974
ethnoarc@uw.edu
Access Restrictions

Access is restricted.

Languages
English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The University of Washington Ethnomusicology Archives has been collecting and curating unique ethnographic music recordings for over 50 years. Its holdings of more than 15,000 items include field recordings documenting music traditions of all kinds from most areas of the world, concert recordings of visiting musicians, and films and videos of a variety of musical events, as well as several hundred musical instruments. The Archives serves the students and faculty in the UW Ethnomusicology Program, the broader university community, Pacific Northwest tribes, and an international clientele of musicians, students, and teachers.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

76-25.1 includes Music of Malaysia Tape A; 76-25.2 includes Music of Malaysia tape C.

Contents:

76-25.1 - Each item is announced in English: 1) Nobat - court music; 2) Music of Tari Ashek - ancient court dance of Kelantan; 3) Slaped - storytelling accompanied by rebab; 4) Mahjong - Theatrical dance popular in Kelantan; 5) Kulakepang - "Dance of the horse": of Java origin; 6) Handra - song and dance of Arabic influence; 7) Drentakuda - dance from Sembilan; 8) Wayang Kulit; 9) Zerkebaran - Kelantan State; 10) Mbrekayong Ota2 - Trengganu State; 11) Ronggeng - popular dance; 12) Mendora - Kedah theatrical dance of Siamese origin; 13) Zapin - Arabic origin; 14) Rodad dance - Trengganu State; 15) Gendang Kuling; 16) Oded Mayang - trance dance of Trengganu; 17) Tunes accompany the Mersilat - a self defense dance; 18) Tareyinay - village dance of Kelantan.

76-25.2 - Non-Malay items: 1) "Anag Siaman Tunga" - men and women dance of the Orang Lau (Sea Gypsies); 2) Gingong - jews harp; 3) Dombor - Tambia singing; 4) Nose flute - from South Perak; 5) Song by a Negrito of Perak. Malayan Indian items: 6) Indian hymn - Kuala Lumpur; 7) Indian classical music - Kuala Lumpur; 8) Indian drum music; 9) Modern Hindi music - Kuala Lumpur. Malayan Chinese items: 10) Lion Dance music; 11) Cantonese Opera - male and female singing; 12) Chinese dulcimer solo - Kuala Lumpur; 13) Malayan Chinese Ceremony Music; 14) "Wind of May" - modern Mandarin song. Portuguese Eurasian of Malacca: 15) "Oh Maria" Guitar and voice in Portuguese, Malay and English; 16) "Oh Malacca" - in Portuguese and Malay; 17) "Mancebo Mancebo Alegria" - in Portuguese, Malay and English.

EC analog reels digitized 10/2016 (48 kHz, 24-bit) - 76-25.1.wav (28:04), 76-25.2.wav (32:34).

Documentation: Typed notes from tape boxes.

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Detailed Description of the CollectionReturn to Top

Description
1976025-0001
1 audiotape : Audio Reel

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

  • Ethnomusicology

Geographical Names

  • Asia
  • Malaya--Asia--Southeast Asia
  • Malaysia