volume1.jpg Vol. 1: Jaipongan Music with Idjah Hadidjah A unique style of Gamelan created as a reaction to the governments ban on rock and roll in the early 1960s. This album features the legendary Idjah Hadidjah on vocals and members of the famed Jugala group of west Java. http://www.javasounds.org/jugula.html http://www.javasounds.org/jugula.html volume2.jpg Vol. 2: Ruk Ruk Rukmana Featuring Euis Komariah The string music of West Java. The regal and romantic characteristic of this album demonstrates why Ruk Ruk Rukmana is one of the most famed Kacapi players in all of Java. This album also features the legendary voice of Euis Komariah on four songs. http://www.javasounds.org/rukruk.html http://www.javasounds.org/rukruk.html volume3.jpg Vol. 3: Tarawangsa Ritual Music The minimal yet fully dynamic Tarawangsa ritual music of West Java is known for inducing trances in accompanying dancers. With only two simple instruments these renowned players cover a variety of musical textures. http://www.javasounds.org/tarawangsa.html http://www.javasounds.org/tarawangsa.html volume4.jpg Vol. 4: Javanese and Sundanese Gamelan The timeless Gamelan music of Java! The equal measures of intricacy, grace, beauty, and power exhibited by Gamelan orchestras of Java has influenced John Cage, Phillip Glass, Debussy, Steve Reich, Bela Bartok, a host of indie rock bands, and most likely even a young Barack Obama? This record also includes songs from central Java (Sunda) and weddings. http://www.javasounds.org/gamelan.html http://www.javasounds.org/gamelan.html volume5.jpg Vol. 5: Club Endah Jaipongan Known for dark lights and late nights, Club Endah in Bandung, Java is home to one of the most energetic, psychedelic, and sultry Jaipongan groups in the city. This sensually calculated music is made to move people on the dance floor and beyond. http://www.javasounds.org/endah.html http://www.javasounds.org/endah.html volume6.jpg Vol. 6: Degung Music Featuring Ujang Suryana Minimal, graceful, and playful, Degung is the musical autograph of the people of West Java. This album of Gamelan Degung features some of the most famous Degung musicians and memorable songs this musically rich region has to offer. Featuring the legendary Ujang Suryana performing two of his most famous songs. http://www.javasounds.org/degung.html http://www.javasounds.org/degung.html volume7.jpg Vol. 7: Gan Gan Garmana Kacapi Suling Music Gan Gan Garmana is known throughout West Java for his unique style on the stringed instrument, the kacapi. Stylistically different from the earlier released album by Ruk Ruk Rukmana, Gan Gan brings an unprecedented edge to this style of music. http://www.javasounds.org/gangan.html http://www.javasounds.org/gangan.html volume8.jpg Vol. 8: Klub Bale Bom Dangdut! Across the nation of Indonesia the popular music known as Dangdut can be heard echoing out of dance clubs, where inside singers rotate turns on the microphone, bands play the hits, and the crowd dangduts. Klub Bale Bom is a prime example of the undeniable pop heartbeat that moves people to dance in clubs all over the country. http://www.javasounds.org/dangdut.html http://www.javasounds.org/dangdut.html volume9.jpg Vol. 9: From the Streets of Java...Zitheran The hyperactive musicality of Indonesia often finds itself spilling out onto the streets in beautifully unexpected and inventive ways. Whether simply for the enjoyment of an audience or just to pay the rent, these types of musicians provide immediate means of escape. This record captures a zither-based couple singing classical love songs. http://www.javasounds.org/zither.html http://www.javasounds.org/zither.html volume10.jpg Vol. 10: Badui Village Songs The Badui of West Java have rejected all forms of modern culture and technology. Protected by the Indonesian government, these villages haev been able to preserve their ancient customs and arts. Hear the music that this rare culture makes. http://www.javasounds.org/baduy.html http://www.javasounds.org/baduy.html volume11.jpg Vol. 11: Balinese Cremation Music This record, made in Bali, represents the shimmering Balinese Cremation music heard throughtout the island. During ceremonies this music drives the attention and mood of the crowd. If you died in Bali and your ears still worked, this is the music you would hear. http://www.javasounds.org/bali.html http://www.javasounds.org/bali.html volume12.jpg Vol. 12: Gan Gan Garmana and Euis Komariah This album brings Kacapi player Gan Gan Garmana and his vibrant, edgy style together with legendary singer Euis Komariah, famous Kacapi player Ruk Ruk Rukmana, and other fantastic Javanese musicians. This is the second record by Gan Gan Garmana in the Javasounds series. http://www.javasounds.org/ganeuis.html http://www.javasounds.org/ganeuis.html