Music From The Mountain People Of Vietnam [LP]

Various Artists - Music From The Mountain People Of Vietnam [LP]

Other worldly folk music from the Central Highlands of Vietnam performed by some of the most renowned musicians of the region, this exceptional document features small ensembles and solo performers on a variety of unique instruments (many with vocals). This is rare and disappearing music from the Jerai, Banhar, Ede, and Rongao ethnic groups and although the recordings are made during informal settings, they are raw, emotional, dreamy, and transcendent. From Vincenzo Della Ratta's liner notes: "In recent decades, the traditional cultures of various ethnic groups in Vietnam have undergone dramatic changes, leading to the radical transformation or even loss of some long-standing traditions, all of which has also had a significant impact on the musical traditions of the Central Highlands. The recordings on this album reflect this period, in which the last representatives of the old musical traditions have coexisted with a new wave of musicians and performers. This shift has affected the musical instruments used, the functions or contexts in which they are played, the repertoires, and the playing styles. A further characteristic of musical change in the Central Highlands is the influence of Western or Vietnamese music, evident in the way young musicians perform with a clean and measured style, with the standard Western tuning. This contrasts with the traditional playing style of older generations, and both styles are featured on this album. Rather than just being a 'musical postcard,' this album is intended to provide an accurate sonic representation of the musical landscape in the Central Highlands over the past two decades, while still being highly enjoyable. I feel that it is particularly significant, considering the present period of major change, during which the music of the older generations is fading from the villages of the region, making way for new forms of musical expression." Recorded live on location by Vincenzo Della Ratta between 2003-2023, this extremely limited-edition LP includes a four-page full-color insert with photos of the musicians and surroundings, a detailed track list and liner notes by Vincenzo Della Ratta. A1. Jarai Ethnic Group - Two Gong. _x000D_ A2. Jarai Ethnic Group - Gong + Voice. _x000D_ A3. Jarai Ethnic Group - Kơni. _x000D_ A4. Jarai Ethnic Group - Tojap. _x000D_ A5. Jarai Ethnic Group - Gong + Kơni. _x000D_ A6. Jarai Ethnic Group - Gong + Kơni + Voice. _x000D_ A7. Jarai Ethnic Group - Guitar + Voice. _x000D_ A8. Bahnar Ethnic Group - Ding Djong #1. _x000D_ A9. Bahnar Ethnic Group - Pơt Pơng. _x000D_ A10. Bahnar Ethnic Group - Brŏ. _x000D_ A11. Bahnar Ethnic Group - Ding Djong #2. _x000D_ A12. Bahnar Ethnic Group - Lom Ding. _x000D_ B1. Bahnar Ethnic Group - Ting Ning + Voice._x000D_ B2. Bahnar Ethnic Group - Ting Ning. _x000D_ B3. Ede Ethnic Group - Tak Ta. _x000D_ B4. Ede Ethnic Group - Čĭng Kram. _x000D_ B5. Ede Ethnic Group - Bru + Voice. _x000D_ B6. Ede Ethnic Group - Goč. _x000D_ B7. Ede Ethnic Group - Ding Buot. _x000D_ B8. Ede Ethnic Group - Ding Năm + Voice. _x000D_ B9. Ede Ethnic Group - Gong Kram. _x000D_ B10. Ede Ethnic Group - Ki Pah. _x000D_ B11. Rơngao Ethnic Group - To Tơn #1. _x000D_ B12. Rơngao Ethnic Group - Ting Ning + Voice. _x000D_ B13. Rơngao Ethnic Group - To Tơn #2. _x000D_ B14. Rơngao Ethnic Group - To Tơn + Voice.