tracks

Kankarem: Grup Afyas From Rarwaena
Morinkin: Grup Afyas From Rarwaena
Kayob: Grup Roruki From Opiaref
Kayob Refo: Singers From Workrar & Rarwaena
Dow Besom Refo: Grup Manderi From Mandenderi
Sandia: Grup Manderi From Mandenderi
Sandia: Grup Afyas From Rarwanena
Beyuser Koreri: Singers From Ambroben
Beyuser: Singers From Ambroben
Beyuser Refo: Grup Samsena From Warkimbon
Beyuser: Grup Roruki From Opiaref
Beyuser: Grup Aryasi From Samber
Dun Sner: Grup Afyas From Rarwaena
Dow Mamun Refo: Grup Samsena From Warkimbon
Armis: Grup Manderi From Mandenderi
Randan: Singers From Workrar & Rarwaena
Dow Bemun Wame: Grup Roruki From Opiaref
Yendisare Aimando: Choir From Mara
Wos Refo: Choir From Sor
Ro Arwo Ibrin: Choir From Sor
Yandi Ma Yasuba - Dow Songger: Choir From Sor
Mangani - Woper Rum Sireb - Swan Mowi - Mansren Kaku: Grup Wambarek From Insrom

notes

Extensive notes and map complement these remarkable recordings.

This album presents music for celebrations and church services on Biak Island in Irian Jaya. Wor songs usually sung by choruses in a seemingly chaotic, free-for-all style, were once central to traditional Biak society. Two other genres have recently developed: church songs, sung here by women's choirs in churches and in secular performances; and yospan, string-band music for dance parties.

credits

Recorded By, Compiled By, Liner Notes [Annotated By] – Philip Yampolsky

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