Music Of Biak, Irian Jaya

Tracklist

WOR
Dance Songs
1	Kankarem: Grup Afyas From Rarwaena	2:37
2	Morinkin: Grup Afyas From Rarwaena	2:20
Non-Dance Songs
3	Kayob: Grup Roruki From Opiaref	2:10
4	Kayob Refo: Singers From Workrar & Rarwaena	2:41
5	Dow Besom Refo: Grup Manderi From Mandenderi	2:51
Dance Songs
6	Sandia: Grup Manderi From Mandenderi	2:20
7	Sandia: Grup Afyas From Rarwanena	2:20
Narrative Songs
8	Beyuser Koreri: Singers From Ambroben	1:38
9	Beyuser: Singers From Ambroben	3:30
10	Beyuser Refo: Grup Samsena From Warkimbon	3:29
11	Beyuser: Grup Roruki From Opiaref	3:42
12	Beyuser: Grup Aryasi From Samber	4:38
Dance Songs
13	Dun Sner: Grup Afyas From Rarwaena	2:37
14	Dow Mamun Refo: Grup Samsena From Warkimbon	1:57
Non-Dance Songs
15	Armis: Grup Manderi From Mandenderi	2:26
16	Randan: Singers From Workrar & Rarwaena	2:55
17	Dow Bemun Wame: Grup Roruki From Opiaref	1:58
CHURCH SONGS
In Church
18	Yendisare Aimando: Choir From Mara	3:23
19	Wos Refo: Choir From Sor	5:22
Party Hymns
20	Ro Arwo Ibrin: Choir From Sor	3:28
21	Yandi Ma Yasuba - Dow Songger: Choir From Sor	6:31
YOSPAN
22	Mangani - Woper Rum Sireb - Swan Mowi - Mansren Kaku: Grup Wambarek From Insrom	7:45

Credits

• Recorded By, Compiled By, Liner Notes [Annotated By] – Philip Yampolsky

Notes

Extensive notes and map complement these remarkable recordings.

This album presents music for celebrations and church services on Biak Island in Irian Jaya. Wor songs usually sung by choruses in a seemingly chaotic, free-for-all style, were once central to traditional Biak society. Two other genres have recently developed: church songs, sung here by women's choirs in churches and in secular performances; and yospan, string-band music for dance parties.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

• Barcode: 093074042625