Timor Leste - Adadi Music, Atauro Island

Using simple means –yodeling, musical bow, mouth harp, gong, drum and voice– the Adadi of Atauro share their sorrows and joys, both intimately and collectively. The Atauro island has around 10,000 inhabitants, divided into three ethno-linguistic groups, of which only the Adadi (around 2,000 people) have preserved a varied musical practice, despite the fact that it (and their language) is in serious danger of extinction. The music gives rhythm to the walks to the fields, and enhances the harvest of palm wine morning and evening. It often brings tears to the eyes, but softens sadness and intensifies joy at celebrations that include all age groups and genders.Despite an abrupt interruption in transmission in 1974 by Christian missionaries, certain forbidden ritual songs are still remembered.

1: Rama Raknei - Various Performers
2: Raho Puppu - Various Performers
3: Raho Rama Rakngote-raknei - Various Performers
4: Rama Rakngote-raknei I - Various Performers
5: Diktama Rakngote-raknei I - Various Performers
6: Rama Rakngote-raknei II - Various Performers
7: Hleri Hru-a - Various Performers
8: Hleri Hnia - Various Performers
9: Hleri Raur Aklamu Raur - Various Performers
10: Hleri Mekmesak - Various Performers
11: Raknei Ra'u Rakais Rakngote - Various Performers
12: Hleri Rasei-rasama - Various Performers
13: Rama Rakngote-raknei III - Various Performers
14: Hleri Amurin - Various Performers
15: Hleri Rangno-rakdai - Various Performers
16: Diktama Rakngote-raknei II - Various Performers
17: Mate Hlerin - Various Performers

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