The current print issue is Volume 9-10, 2004

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CONTENTS contents and editorial

TRADITIONS
Gatra: A Basic Concept of Traditional Javanese Gending
by Rahayu Supanggah

Wayang Wong Priangan: Dance Drama of West Java
by Yus Ruslaiana
translated, edited, and augmented by Kathy Foley

INTERVIEWS
Divining the Diva: an interview with Nyi Tjondroloekito
by Nancy Cooper

Sinta Wullur and the Diatonic Gamelan
by Huib Ramaer

sound: "Baliade" by Sinta Wullur

Komang Astita: the performance of sound
by Elaine Barkin

INSTRUMENTATION
Gambang Cengkok in Slendro Manyura
compiled by Carter Scholz

SCORES
Tetabeuhan Sungut (Onomatopoeia)
by Slamet Abdul Sjukur

a little piece for pianoforte
by Michael Asmara

Rag for Deena
by Barbara Benary

Gending Moon
by Lou Harrison
notes by Jody Diamond

Waton by Komang Astita
by Elaine Barkin

Trimbat by Ida Bagus Made Widnyana
by Andrew McGraw
sound: Trimbat

RECORDING
Homage to Tradition notes
by Rahayu Supanggah
sound: excerpts of three pieces: Keli, Duet, Balambang.

MONOGRAPH
The Mills College Gamelan
documented by Will Ditrich
designed by Lou Harrison and William Colvig

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