CD INDONESIA VOL. 15: SOUTH SULAWESI STRINGS

"INDONESIA VOL. 15: SOUTH SULAWESI STRINGS" is a CD compilation by various artists, released on June 15, 1998. This recording captures the traditional music of South Sulawesi, where local cultures adapted foreign string instruments to Indonesian musical aesthetics. The album features performances on two-string lutes, lutes probably originating from Arabia, violins, and zithers. This music often accompanies acrobats and clowns at family celebrations and ceremonies, performed by professional as well as informal duos, trios, or ensembles. The recording was made in 1996 and offers an authentic view of the region’s rich musical heritage.