Song in the Sumatran Highlands

Song: "Bacarai Kasiah"

Translation of Title: "Broken Love."
Composer: Unknown.
Explanation:According to Halim, a.k.a. Mak Lenggang, "Bacarai Kasiah," like "Manjalang Subuah," is one of the songs sung immediately prior to "Jalu-Jalu," the songs used to indicate the end of a performance. Once this song is performed, the audience knows that the end is coming and they no longer make specific song requests. If they do make requests, it’s clear they don't know the etiquette of a saluang performance. (Informal interview, July 27, 2015).
Type of song: None.
Place affiliations: Unknown.
Source: Pak Ketua.
 

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