Song in the Sumatran Highlands

Song: "Cupak Ilia Malam"

Alternative Title: Mardjani lists a song from Solok as "Indang Ilia Malam." This is likely the same song.
Translation of Title: "Late at night," where "ilia," which means to flow down stream, combined with "malam" is a metaphor here for time flowing late at night. Cupak is inserted in the title to indicate the song's affiliation with a specific place.
Composer: Unknown.
Type of song: Satangah Tiang.
Place affiliations: Source: Te E's List of SongsMardjani's List of Songs.
 

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