Dream Songs and Healing Sounds in the Rainforests of Malaysia

Various Artists SFW40417

The Temiar people of the central Malaysian rainforest are deeply spiritual. Inspired by their vibrant natural environment, they have developed a musical landscape that evolves from their dreams—dreamsongs. Dreamsongs form the basis for community-wide singing and trance-dancing ceremonies, which celebrate all the important occasions in Temiar society. Proceeds from artist’s royalties are donated to rainforest preservation in Malaysia and to the indigenous peoples there. 21 tracks. "Rhythms that lure you irresistibly away to the land of dreams." — Wereldmuziek Update
Country(s) Malaysia
Culture Group(s) Temiar
Keyword(s) World music
Instrument(s) Bamboo zither; Berano'; Goh; Gong; Harmonica; Nose flute; Vocals; Vocals, group
Language(s) Temiar
Year of Recording 1995
Record Label Smithsonian Folkways Recordings
Source Archive Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage
Credits Mastered by Eastern Standard Productions, Buffalo, NY ; Photography by Marina Roseman ; Compiled by Marina Roseman ; Notes Edited by Marina Roseman ; Liner Notes by Marina Roseman ; Recorded by Marina Roseman ; Field Worker Marina Roseman ; Produced by Marina Roseman