Description
Collaborative compositions and improvisations, plus traditional rabab Pasisia from Minangkabau, by Rafiloza bin Rafii and others.
From West Sumatra, Rafiloza was artist-in-residence at Victoria University’s School of Music, 1999.
This CD was recorded in the Adam Concert Room, Victoria University of Wellington, June 1999
Track Listing:
1. Mudiak Suak, Saluang jo Dendang (flute and voice) - traditional
Rafiloza - saluang (flute); Megan Collins - voice
2. Sutan Palembang, kaba (story) - traditional
Rafiloza - voice and rabab; Megan Collins - voice and rabab; Bronwyn Poultney - drum
3. Sidawah - (a) traditional; (b) Danielle Bowater
Rafiloza and Victoria University String Quartet
4. Collaborative improvisation
Rafiloza - rabab and voice; Jack Body - chamber organ and harpsichord; Andrew McKenzie - double bass
5. Collaborative improvisation
Rafiloza - sampelong; Philip Brownlee - recorders
6. Roh Gunung (Spirit of the Mountains) - Michael Norris
Rafiloza - amplified saluang and sampelong
7. Suffocate - Daniel Beban
Rafiloza - rabab and vocals; Philip Brownlee - double bass; Charles Brookes - cello
8. Sarupo Tapi Indak Samo - Rafiloza
Rafiloza - rabab, various flutes, rain stick, percussion; Janet Holborrow - cello; Megan Collins - percussion and voice; Philip Brownlee - electronics