The Iatmul of Papua Niugini – The Iatmul Of Papua Niugini

Label: Musicaphon – BM 30 SL 2701
Series: Music of Oceania
Format: Vinyl, LP
Country: Germany
Released: 1982
Genre: Folk, World, & Country
Style: Pacific, Field Recording

Second instalment to the revered Music Of Oceania series published by Musicaphon focusing on the Latmul people of Papua New Guinea.  Lots of percussion pieces on  the hour-glass drum and ritualistic pieces for traverse flutes.  Precious recordings of some of the most culturally isolated music ever made.  (NM/NM)  

Tracklist
A1 Rhytm On The Hour Glass Drum For The Flute Ensemble 0:10
A2 Ulawala 1:55
A3 Namio 1:45
A4 Ulawala 2:20
A5 Manjinaui 2:00
A6 Gitagitavia 2:25
A7 Luklukvia 2:36
A8 Tanjangaui - Wagen Mbangu (Fiest Of The Spirits) 5:40
B1 Mariuamang (Ancestors Ritual) 13:40
B2 Wagen Mbangu Ritual (Feast Of The Spirits) 8:15