| 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 2 (Released 1980)
Side A
1. Mambo Yesina / Bimbo Yesina — Language: Waropen Bawah, Region: Lower Waropen.
2. Sorga Base Wali Sip — Language: Kemtuk-Gresi, Region: Kemtuk-Gresi, Jayapura.
3. Awino Sup Ine — Language: Biak, Region: Biak.
4. Hindang Makhendang — Language: Sentani, Region: Lake Sentani, Jayapura.
5. Ine Sisar Matiti — Language: Bintuni, Region: Teluk Bintuni.
6. Tapare — Language: Mimika, Region: Mimika.
7. Yayun Wambeso — Language: Biak, Region: Biak.
8. Nanen Babe — Language: Sarmi (north coast), Region: Sarmi.
Side B
9. Mame Ayo — Language: Auyi, Region: Arso, Jayapura.
10. Yako Car — Language: Asmat, Region: Asmat.
11. Do Mi Dou / Do Mi Dow — Language: Mee (Ekari)
Region: Paniai.
12. Erisam — Language: Biak, Region: Biak.
13. Nemu Ririau Pai — Language: Wondama, Region: Teluk Wondama.
14. Yakoa — Language: Asmat, Region: Asmat.
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), Martiny Sawaki (performer), Enos Gagau (data_inputter), 1980. Mambesak - Mambesak 1980. MPEG/WAV. WM2-012d at catalog.paradisec.org.au. https://dx.doi.org/10.26278/ev3y-ek96 |
