Malaysian national music (Negara-Ku and Hamzah Dolmat Folk Group)

This auditory exploration encompasses a repertoire of seven traditional Malaysian folk dances. Hamzah Dolmat, a distinguished violinist, collaborates with Rakan2, employing a diverse array of instruments including accordion, oud, guitar, mandolin, drums, tambourine, and bell-rattles. This ensemble offers a nuanced rendition, capturing the rich cultural tapestry of Malaysia.
Edited Title
Malaysian national music (Negara-Ku and Hamzah Dolmat Folk Group)
Archivist's Original Title
Malaysian national music (Negara-Ku and Hamzah Dolmat Folk Group)
Original description
This auditory exploration encompasses a repertoire of seven traditional Malaysian folk dances. Hamzah Dolmat, a distinguished violinist, collaborates with Rakan2, employing a diverse array of instruments including accordion, oud, guitar, mandolin, drums, tambourine, and bell-rattles. This ensemble offers a nuanced rendition, capturing the rich cultural tapestry of Malaysia.
Time duration
0:23:52
Recording date of the original material
1968-04-17
Broadcast Date
1968-04-17
Country Name
Recording place
Resource Language
English
Performer/Speaker
Tags, Keywords
Overseas Film and Television Centre
unidentified
Malaysia
Hamzah Dolmat (1923-1987) (violin)
Rakan2
Folk dance music
Popular music
Folk songs and music
World and traditional music
Asia
Radio Malaysia
BBC Tropical Tapes
Field recording
Recording context
Radio Programme
Name of original Collection
Overseas Film and Television Centre
Collection source citation
History of ownership
Gift
Holding Institution of Original Materials
Accessing Institutions
Physical format
Magnetic tape 19 cm/s
Original item number
C881/62
SEAH Identifier
BBC00027
Broadcast Topic
Culture
Description
Malaysia national music Seven traditional instrumental Malaysian folk dances, performed in a popular idiom by violinist Hamzah Dolmat and his group Rakan2. Instruments used include violin, accordion, oud, guitar, mandolin, drums, tambourine and bell-rattles. Contents: 1. Bercherai kaseh.- 2. Lenggang mak imang.- 3. Anak tiong.- 4. Serampang lant.- 5. Anak ayam.- 6. Sri Kenangan.- 7. Johor Sport Club. Item note: Individual items catalogued separately. Item note: Tape documentation lists two dates, 1968-04-17 and 1968-05-23. Item note: An eighth piece, a performance of the Malaysian national anthem, 'Negaraku', is listed in the tape documentation as the first cut; however, this does not appear on the tape itself. Popular music, Folk songs and music, Folk dance music, World. and traditional music. Asia. Product note: Radio Malaysia, SR465.193P. BBC Tropical Tapes Product note: Box/Reel nos.:Muscat 98, Full-track Format: 1 tape reel 18 cm 19 cm/sec dual mono
Alternate date
Broadcast dates: 1968-04-17 or 1968-05-23
encodingFormat
Yes

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