Song in the Sumatran Highlands

Suite of Songs: "Ampek Sajalan"

Translation of Title: "The Four Paths."
Explanation: This is a title for a suite of four songs which include 1. "Indang Ramolai," 2. "Indang Kayu Tanam," 3. "Indang Toboh" and 4. "Rambun Malam."
Composer: According to Martis this suite of songs was created by a Payokumbuah artist. They existed as individual songs and someone decided to perform them as a suite. 
Type of song: Satangah Tiang (Mardjani noted this as gembira).
Genre of Origin: The musical material is related to indang.
Place affiliations: Source: Te E's List of Songs, Mardjani's List of Songs.
 

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