Song in the Sumatran Highlands

Song: "Lawang Andaleh"

Alternative Title: "Andaleh."
Translation of Title: "Andaleh" is the name of a mulberry tree but also the nickname for Sumatra. "Lawang" is inserted in the title to suggest both an affiliation to place, nagari Lawang and the style of song from Lawang.
Composer: Unknown.
Type of song: Ratok.
Place affiliations: Source: Mardjani's List of Songs.
 

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