A selection of wisisi music from West Papua. Wisisi or “sapusa” is a dance and genre of music among indigenous peoples in the mountains of West Papua. According to some, it was originally a dance performed during mourning rituals among the Dani people. It was then introduced to neighboring tribes in the late 1990s and, since then, has exploded in popularity. This is especially the case among indigenous youth, who have created a more modern sound using keyboards, audio processors, and drum machines. Wisisi symbolizes cohesiveness and enthusiasm and is often performed to stir up passions in various contexts and situations, including political demonstrations. It appears that wisisi has circulated almost exclusively in the form of Youtube videos.

Many thanks to Kasimyn (Gabber Modus Operandi) for first introducing me to this beautiful music.

PHOTO CREDIT: ALIM BOEANA

Wisisi (West Papua) (RIAFC056)

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TRACKLIST
Excerpt from Asia Radio Environments – Jesse Paul Miller (2014)
Excerpt from Ojo Sembroso – Jathilan (Fajar, 2012)
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Excerpt from Den Pasar Moon – Merry Andani / Sabah Habas Mustapha
Ojo Dipleroki – Cici Sahita /  Erwin (Pusaka)
Excerpt from Break Pong – Yayah Ratnasari 
Ojo Sembroso – Yuli Sumantri  / Hartono (Pusaka) 
Excerpt from Kempling – Aril & Hartono
Excerpt from Sarua Jeung Bohong – Darso
Langsung Bogoh – Calung Darso
Excerpt from Jangga Wareng – Harry Roesli
Kasih Gilo – Lijal Hasni 
Nembe Ketemu – Nengsih & Sadi M
Excerpts from Live Radio and Street Sounds of Central Java – Jesse Paul Miller (2018)
Excerpts from Night Recordings from Bali – Alan Bishop (Sublime Frequencies, 2003)
Excerpts from Radio Java – Alan Bishop (Sublime Frequencies, 2003)
Excerpt from Break Pong Medley – Yayah Ratnasari
Simalungun Rayat – Karo Tempo Doeloe
Simalungun Rayat – Karo Tempo Duru 
Siti Jauhari – Tanamo's Group

Transmissions from the Indonesian Archipelago (RIAFC064)

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TRACKLIST
01 Inah Carminah & Nasional Group - Idih Ana Setan (tarling)
02 H. Dariyah & Gebyar Swari Group - Kacang Banten (tarling teng dung)
03 Ani Rumini & Darma Muda Group - Sehidup Semati (tarling teng dung)
04 H.Aam Kaminah & Nirmala Group - Duwit
05 Jaka Lelana Group - Terus Terang
06 Titin Maryati, Ningsih S. & Kamajaya Group - Turun Sintren (tarling teng dung)
07 Nengsih & Bayangkara Buana Putra Group - Nembe Ketemu (tarling teng dung)
08 Jaja Nirwana & Tri Budaya Group - Kota Gegesik (tarling dangdut)
09 H. Dariyah & Gebyar Swari Group - Simbar Pati (tarling dangdut) 
10 Yoyo S. - Bapuk (tarling teng dung)
11 Iyeng Suparman & Chandra - Kedanan (tarling teng dung)
12 Itih S - Dalu Minggu (Cirebon-style kliningan)
13 Sadi M & Bayangkara Buana Putra Group - Yani

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