| Description |
Mambesak was a West Papuan folk music group formed in 1978 at Cenderawasih University, closely associated with Arnold Ap, and known for promoting Papuan language, culture, and political identity.
The song “Mamberambo” refers to a Mambesak recording or track connected to Papuan traditional repertoire such as “E Mambo Simbo,” a Mamberamo-region folk song popularized by Mambesak.
Mambesak co-founder, bandleader is Arnold Ap, an anthropologist, ethnomusicologist, lead guitarist and vocalist. The band members who also were co-founders and musicians are;Sam Kapissa, Eddy Mofu, Yoel Kafiar, Martiny Sawaki.
Volume 1 (Released February 1979)
Side A.
1. Akai Bipa Mare / Akai Bipa Marsi — Language: Mimika (Kamoro), Region: Mimika.
2. Maitwu Som — Language: Auyi, Region: Arso, Jayapura.
3. Syowi Yena — Language: Biak, Region: Biak-Numfor.
4. Waniambei — Language: Tobati-Enggros
Region: Kampung Tobati, Teluk Yotefa, Jayapura.
5. Kenate Derane — Language: Kendate, Region: Kendate area.
6. Nuto Murajo / Nute Mutajo — Language: Moor-Mambor, Region: Nabire.
7. Yapo Mamacica — Language: Asmat, Region: Asmat.
8. Lenso Inoni Nifako — Language: Waropen
Region: Waropen.
Side B.
9. Matemani / Metemani — Language: Inanwatan, Region: Sorong.
10. Nuru Aipani — Language: Mimika, Region: Mimika.
11. Women Taise / Omentaiseo — Language: Tehit, Region: Teminabuan, Sorong.
12. Sye Yemew'a Au Ba — Language: Biak, Region: Biak.
13. Ina Firumi — Language: Moor-Mambor, Region: Nabire.
14. Tutum Dugu — Language: Demta, Region: Demta, Jayapura.
15. Na Sisar Matiti — Language: Bintuni, Region: Teluk Bintuni.
16. Ngam Be Tab / Ngan Betap — Language: Genyem
Region: Genyem, Jayapura.
Source: Wantok Musik Foundation
(David Bridie & Steven Gagau, April 2026) |
| Cite as |
David Bridie (collector), Steven Gagau (data_inputter), David Bridie (consultant), Arnold Ap (compiler, performer), Wantok Musik (recorder), Sam Kapissa (performer), Eddy Mofu (performer), Yoel Kafiar (performer), Enos Gagau (data_inputter), 1979. Mambesak - Mamberambo. MPEG/WAV. WM2-012a at catalog.paradisec.org.au. https://dx.doi.org/10.26278/85sn-tf22 |
