When studying in particular field, we sometimes come across a phenomenon which is on the border of being inside or ourside this particular field. In this case, the field of study is music, and the question is whether or not Kelong Sagala can be categorized as music or not. In the Gowa Toraya area, there are frequent epidemics of smallpox, which Gowa community believe are caused by evil spirit. The Gowa culture has kind of magic spell which is used to drive away this disease from the area. This spell is known as Kelong Sagala the text used is in an ancient dialect so that even many of those reciting the incantation do not know its meaning. It is “sung” in unison by a group of male and female adult with a very limited pitch range, and takes place either out in the open with a meditative position, or in the house of a person who has disease. The twiting melody with its limited pitch range and unique tone quality creates a fascinating magical effect. This recording is by elders of the Tinggi Muncung community from Gowa Toraya, performing Kelong Sagala.
(Direktorat Jenderal Kebudayaan Depdikbud Republik Indonesia, 1998, Traditional Music of the Archipelago Volume 1)
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