West Sumatran composers of Indonesia
Old and New Music
In a five-part series, Megan Collins looks at traditional and contemporary music of the Minangkabau people from West Sumatra and introduces leading composers of the region, including Elizar Koto, Asril Muchtar, Alpalah, M.Halim and Rafiloza bin Rafii.
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West Sumatran composers of Indonesia
21 Nov 2010Old and new music: Megan Collins looks at the traditional music of the Minangkabau people from West Sumatra and introduces leading composers of the region. Audio
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West Sumatran composers - Part 2
21 Nov 2010Experimental Instruments: Minangkabau musicians make their instruments, both traditional and experimental. In this programme Megan Collins interviews composers from West Sumatra. Audio
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West Sumatran composers - Part 3
21 Nov 2010Voice, flutes and drums: Vocal music is a leading performance style in West Sumatra. Megan Collins talks to singers and flute players who maintain traditional performance while composing contemporary… Audio
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West Sumatran composers - Part 4
21 Nov 2010Composing Ceremonies: In this programme Megan Collins talks to Minangkabau composers whose contemporary music represents ceremonial traditions as well as local responses to globalisation Audio
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West Sumatran Composers - Part 5
21 Nov 2010New Narratives: Story-telling, speech making and theatre are important forms of performance in West Sumatra. Megan Collins presents new works by Minangkabau composers working in these fields. Audio
