Sumatra. 39, Medan, Tamiang and Sabadolok, North Sumatra

Unpublished field recording by Margaret Kartomi -- Ethnic group: Mandailing -- Recorded 1 Dec. 1978 in Medan (Recording session 1), Dec. 1978 in Tamiang (Recording session 2), and 6 Dec. 1978 in Sabadolok, North Sumatra (Recording session 3) Recording session1. No.1. Gordang Sarama Datu ; No.2. Gordang Sampuara Batu Magalang ; No.3. Gordang Pamulihon ; No.4. Gordang Sarama Ulubalang -- Recording session 2. No.5. Gordang Horja/Manduda (commenced twice) ; No.6. Gordang Tuah ; No.7. Gordang Sarama ; No.8. Gordang Padang Na Mosok -- Recording session 3. No.9. Menuntut Ilmu Betapa Indah ; No.10. Bimbingan Agama ; No.11. Jangan Merasa Diri Hina ; No.12. Berimau ; No.13. Hari Berharga ; No.14. Nelayan (cut short) Original format: 1 sound tape reel : analog, 3 3/4 ips, full track, mono. ; 7 in. Performer note: Gunung Kulabu (No. 1-4) ; Sarifudin, Darwin, Parman, Saprin, Sikirom, Siaum (Nos. 5-8)

Copyright 1978. Margaret J. Kartomi