Islamic Rice pounding music

Stick drumming. Don't miss this thrilling village music. Women in the village of Hargo Willis east Java perform rice pounding music. Discover this simple but powerful music. The rice is pounded in deep canoe-like logs. Stout poles are used to pound the rice. This "stick drumming" provides an engaging sound that is vibrant and exciting. Eight women pound interlocking rhythms while the rest of the village women sing happy, upbeat songs. This is truly unforgettable luminous music.