Song in the Sumatran Highlands

Song: "Suayan Anak Gubalo"

Translation of Title: "Anak Gubalo" literally means "Child of a Herder," but more likely "Someone who herds." The herding could refer to goats, cows, water buffalo or even ducks. "Suayan" is inserted in the title to indicate the song's affiliation with a specific place.
Explanation: According to Martis, all songs associated with Suayan are derived from laments, specifically those grieving the loss of an individual.
Composer: Unknown.
Type of song:Ratok.

Place affiliations: Source: Mardjani's List of Songs.
 

This page has tags:

This page references: