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Secrets of Bali

by Jonathan Copeland

with
Ni Wayan Murni

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The word Keroncong comes from the sound of the 4-stringed instrument that dominates the ensemble. It resembles a Hawaian ukulele, known as an cukulele. It is said that Kerongcong originated and developed in Java in the 15th century.

There is a lot of Portuguese influence, using the ukelele and other stringed instruments. There is a great amount of gamelan influence too. In its original form, it consisted of songs sung with the accompaniment of the Indian sitar, the rehab or bowed chordaphone, and the suling or bamboo flute.

Today, these instruments are sometimes replaced by the guitar (for sitar), violin (for rehab), modern flute, cello (which takes on the role of the gamelan instruments) and the bass (which is a substitute for the gong).

 Modern keroncong groups may even include the accordian and the vibraphone to add extra colour. The vocals however still remain traditional, based mainly on the Javanese pelog or slendro scales.

The uniqueness of the music derives from plucking the cello and bass. Usually there are one or more singers. The main singer, violin or flute carries the main melody and the other instruments decorate or support them.

The songs praise romance, nature, the country and the nation. The music is close to the people, nostalgic and popular.

Keroncong Asli



Type: CD
Style: Java
Programme: 12 tracks
Order Number: CD15A

Background: This CD was made in 2002 and is a style called Keroncong asli or original Keroncong.

Keroncong Asli: Gesang with the Famous Female Keroncong Stars



Type: CD
Style: Java
Programme: 14 tracks
Order Number: CD15B

Background: This CD was recorded in 2002.

For Tracks and to listen:

Keroncong Pop Bali: Agung Wirasuta



Type: CD
Style: Bali
Programme: 11 tracks
Order Number: CD15C

For Tracks and to listen:

The Best Pop Keroncong: Hetty Koes Endang



Type: CD
Style: Java
Programme: 14 tracks
Order Number: CD15D

For Tracks and to listen:

Keroncong Pilihan: Vol 1



Type: CD
Style: Java
Programme: 14 tracks
Order Number: CD15E

Background: This CD was recorded in 1988

Keroncong Pilihan: Vol 7



Type: CD
Style: Java
Programme: 13 tracks
Order Number: CD15F

For Tracks and to listen:

Keroncong Pilihan: Vol 8



Type: CD
Style: Java
Programme: 14 tracks
Order Number: CD15G

For Tracks and to listen:

Best of the Best Keroncong Abadi



Type: CD
Style: Java
1. Tenda Biru 2. Pemusik Tua 3. Tempo Dulu; 4. Manusia 5. Suoir Taxi; 6. Sayang Anak; 7. Lagi-lagi; 8. Seandainya; 9. Buah Delima; 10. Kantong Kosong; 11. Penyanyi Baru; 12. Oplet; 13. Anak Pangeran; 14. Mega Putih
Order Number: CD15H

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CDs and VCDs: Music and Dance

CDs and VCDs: Balinese Dances

CDs and VCDs: Bamboo Music

CDs and VCDs: Chill, Progressive, New Age and Funk

CDs and VCDs: Relaxation, Spa and Yoga

CDs and VCDs: Degung

CDs and VCDs: Keroncong

CDs and VCDs: Suling or Flute