Song in the Sumatran Highlands

Song: "Singgalang Oyak Kapua"

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Translation of Title: 
"Oyak" means to "shake," "kapua" means "lime," of many different kinds. It's possibly connected with the lime needed for eating betel. "Singgalang" in the title refers not just to place affiliation but to the category of songs called Singgalang.
Composer: Syamsimar claimed authorship (interview with Syamsimar, Pariangan, 9/24/2004).
Type of song: Singgalang.
Place affiliations: This whole category of song is named after the place, the nagari and mountain called Singgalang.Source: Te E's List of Songs.



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