Song in the Sumatran Highlands

People: Antoni Datuak


Stage Name: Antoni Datuak (Pak Ketua identified him by this name)
Other Names: Dt. Mangiang (Martis identified him by this title)
Role: Janang.
Sex: Male.
Time Frame: Contemporary figure
Source: in person encounter at a performance in 2004
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Bukittinggi (according to Martis)
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Performances: Other notes: Martis identified him as affiliated with the radio station, Radio Arau, which used to feature regular saluang shows. He also sung during a song at Performance: Pariangan, February 10, 2004, suggesting he had some capacity and knowledge as a padendang. It makes sense that janang need some familiarity with the repertoire.  

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