Song in the Sumatran Highlands

Song: "Singgalang Ambun Pagi"

Translation of Title: "Ambun Pagi" means "Dew of the Morning." It is a well-known song in the repertoire, "Lawang Ambun Pagi." "Singgalang" in the title refers not just to place affiliation but to the category of songs called Singgalang. It is not clear what the melodic relationship this song has, if any, to the song "Lawang Ambun Pagi."
Composer: Unknown.
Type of song: Singgalang.
Place affiliations: This whole category of song is named after the place, the nagari and mountain called Singgalang.Source: Mardjani's List of Songs.

 

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