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Song in the Sumatran Highlands

Song: "Riak Tanjuang Sani"

Alternative Title: "Tanjuang Sani"
Translation of Title: "Small Waves at Tanjuang Sani." The song is affiliated with the place, the nagari Tanjuang Sani.
Composer: Mak Sawir listed this as one of his compositions (Interview, Bukittinggi, July 24, 2016). Many of his compositions are connected with the place, Lake Maninjau.
Type of Song: Satangah Tiang (Mardjani noted this as gembira.)
Place affiliations: Lake Maninjau.

Nagari: Tanjuang Sani.
Kecamatan: Tanjuang Raya
Luak: Agam
Darek or Rantau: Darek

Source: Te E's List, Mardjani's List
Description: according to Martis, the pantun is a little more structured, having to do with waves at a promontory or the beautiful views of a natural spot.

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People: Mak Sawir 25 Legendary padendang and composer image_header 2021-08-03T20:17:43+00:00 -0.24711, 100.16715 July 24, 2016 July 4, 2010
Stage Name: Mak Sawir.
Other Names: Sawir St. Mudo.
Role: Padendang, Composer.
Sex: Male.
Time Frame: Contemporary Figure.
Source: 1st personal interaction in January 2004.
Born: 1942.
Died: June 9, 2020.
Place of Origin: Koto Kaciak, Tanjung Raya, Agam.
Place of Residence: Aua Tajungkang, Tangah Sawah, Bukittinggi.
Year started performing: approximately 1957, when 15.
Trained Under:
- Djamarih
- Lenggang Kayo
  - Source: Mardjani et. al.
Performances:
- Bagurau di Udaro at Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) Bukittinggi, January 26, 2004.
- Malam Suntuak at Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI) Bukittinggi, February 6, 2004.
Interviews:
- with Pak Amran, July 4, 2010.
- with Pak Ketua, July 24, 2016.
Songs Composed: 
1. "Banda Guntuang"
2. "Danau Mamukek"
3. "Katangih Sudah Mimpi"
4. "Ombak Tanjuang Cino"
5. "Riak Pandan"
6. "Riak Tanjuang Sani"
7. "Ratok Kaki Limo"
8. "Sarasah Aia Badarun"
9. "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
10. "Talago Biru"
11. "Talempong Anam Koto"
12. "Ujan Baribuik"
Recordings:
- Sawir had an active recording career from 1972 until his senior years, releasing many, many titles.
- Night Music of West Sumatra: Saluang, Rabab Pariaman, Dendang Pauah.
- Talago Buni.
Repertoire: Kampung Jambak, December 2, 2003 10 List of repertoire at Malam Bagurau, plain 2021-06-15T20:50:46+00:00
1. Song: "Ratok Sabu"
2. Song: "Suntiang Patah Batikam"
3. Song: "Baburu Babi"
4. Song: "Pasaman Ilia"
5. Song: "Lawang Lamo"
6. Song: "Bujang Marando"
7. Song: "Singgalang Singgah"
8. Song: "Suayan Lamo"
9. Song: "Sirompak Taeh"
10. Song: "Ap Nyam Nyam"
11. Song: "Bola"
12. Song: "Singgalang Rabima"
13. Song: "Cancang Kambiang"
14. Song: "Lego Puyuah"
15. Song: "Kamaman"
16. Song: "Ratok Sariak"
17. Song: "Riak Tanjuang Sani"
18. Song: "Ombak Tanjuang Cino"
19. Song: "Kutang Barendo"
20. Song: "Koto Tuo Lamo"
21. Song: "Lawang Lambok Malam"

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