Song in the Sumatran Highlands

Song: "Talempong Unggan"

Translation of Title: "Talempong Unggan" means "talempong from Unggan," where "talempong" refers to a Minangkabau instrument that is a small brass kettle gong. "Unggan" refers to the place, the nagari Unggan. It's a song inspired by the talempong practice there.
Composer: Syamsimar told me that she created this song after visiting Unggan for a performance in the 1980s. She heard an Unggan tune and was inspired to turn it into a dendang, calling it "Talempong Unggan" in honor of its inspiration (interview with Syamsimar, Pariangan, 9/24/2004).
Type of song:Satangah Tiang.
Genre of origin: Inspired by talempong.
Place affiliations: Source: Te E's List of SongsMardjani's List of Songs.

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