Benggong (We are Departing) - Stellenbosch University Choir

Conductor: André van der Merwe
Arranged by Ken Steven (1993 - , Indonesia)
Contact for the Choir: Ulrike Vorndran (Woordfees): [e-mail]
Sound Engineer: Dr Gerhard Roux, Stellenbosch
Video: Homebrew Films (Ben Heyns)
Recorded: Endler Hall, Department of Music, Stellenbosch University, Sunday 6 October 2019
Thundafund link: www.thundafund...
This Manggarai folksong from Flores, Indonesia, is related to the 19th century slave drama in the region. As the slaves were being deported, the song was performed to show support and to bring hope.
The introduction of the song captures the atmosphere of the savannah in the peaceful Manggarai region before it was enslaved by Portugal.