Song: "Suayan Lamo"
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:
- Nagari: Suayan.
- Kecamatan: Akabiluru.
- Luak: Limopuluah Koto.
- Darek or Rantau: Darek.
Description: According to Martis, this is a burial lament that was sung a very long time ago. It is the oldest dendang from Suayan. The textual theme becomes relating someone's sadness and disappointments inhabiting this world when someone close dies.