A collection of music from the Bahnar people who live in the Central Highlands of Vietnam. The Bahnar are famous for their rich musical culture and this is perhaps the first-ever release to introduce the full range of Bahnar musical instruments and styles, including gong ensemble, bamboo zither, bamboo xylophone, bamboo fiddle with mouth resonator, and folk songs. The Bahnar's music has been passed down through the ages in each village but is now endangered because of cultural assimilation related to changes in their lifestyles. These recordings preserve for us the vestiges of a music culture that might get lost.
Tracks:
Side A
01. Kaly Tran And His Ensemble: Waiting For You At The Communal House 3:02
02. Kaly Tran And His Ensemble: Unknown 2:44
03. A Wen: Red Bird With The Yellow Leg 2:28
04. Bahnar Easter 2:37
05. Kaly Tran: Weaving 2:22
06. Gong Ensemble Of Kon Kotu Village: Funeral #1 6:16
Side B
07. A Thut And His Ensemble: I'd Like To Take You To The Riverside 3:17
08. Gong Ensemble Of Kon Kotu Village: Funeral #2 3:38
09. Y Tham & A Hieu: The Member Of The Ensemble 3:48
10. A Thao: When Will You Come Back? 2:07
11. Gong Ensemble Of The Long Loi Village: Blang Tree 5:32
12. Kaly Tran And His Ensemble: Waiting For You At The Communal House #2 1:46
