Rafiloza bin Rafii is an artist who knows no barriers. His status as an outstanding exponent of traditional Minangkabau (West Sumatran) music is not the limit of his musical explorations. He is equally comfortable collaborating with musicians from other cultures including composers and performers of contemporary Western music. this recording is a sampling of Rafiloza’s work at Victoria University and includes performances of traditional Minangkabau music, new compositions based on traditional music, and various improvisations and collaborations with New Zealand musicians

Music

Collaborative Improvisation	Philip Brownlee	06' 47"
for sampelong and recorders
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Performed by Philip Brownlee (recorders) and Rafiloza bin Rafii (sampelong) in June 1999
Roh Gunung (Spirit of the Mountains)	Michael Norris	06' 30"
for sampelong and amplified saluang
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Performed by Rafiloza bin Rafii in June 1999.
Suffocate	Daniel Beban	05' 37"
for rabab, double bass and cello
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Performed by Rafiloza (rabab); Philip Brownlee (double bass) and Charles Brookes (cello) in June 1999

Publishers

• Ode Records

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