Source of Sound 12. Music and Martial Arts.
The Source of Sound of this month is about music and martial arts. About the often shrill sounds which accompany the martial arts. About praising the champions and mocking the opponents and about how fighting and dancing are intertwined with each other.
Playlist
1. Sumo 7’37
Comp/perf. Norio, Dainogawa, Sawakaze, Kuninishiki, Tokoju, Morinosato
CD The Best Sumo Jinku Meirikishi Hen
Nippon Columbia COCN-30037
2. Muay Thai 8’06
Trad./Put Keewsuwan, Mueng Lekim, Sanaam Sutam Kadi, Praywan Sukkeesam
Rec. Fred Gales
3. Pleng Khlang Khek 5’47
Trad./Pinpeat Orchestra of Siemreap Angkor
CD Cambodia Folk and Ceremonial Music
Auvidis D 8068, Tr. 7
4. Pencak Silat 8’01
Comp./perf. Gadjah Putih Mega Paksi Pusaka
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5. Bukhyn Tsol 2’19
Comp./perf. not mentioned
CD Musique et chants de tradition populaire Mongolia
Grem, tr. 22
6. Praise song about an archer 2’13
Comp./perf. Dorzhdagva
CD Mongolian Folk Music
Hungaroton, HCD 1813, tr. 2
7. Teo ne wea 5’23
Comp./perf. The Kampung Dhere Isa singers.
CD Vocal music from Central and West Flores
Smithsonian Folkways SFW 40425, tr. 3
8. Bhajaithi 5’50
Comp./perf. Pradesh Caudhari and the Bankatta villagers
CD Nepal Ritual abd entertainment
Auvidis D8279, tr. 13
9. Kalundu 9’05
Comp./perf. Grupo di Capoeira Angola Pelourinho
CD Capoeira Angola 2
Smithsonian Folkways SFW 40488, tr. 9
10. Soga wrestling music 7’41
Comp./perf. John Kasala
Rec. Peter Cooke
British Library Collection
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