Suriram
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Soleram or Suliram (also known as Soreram, or Suriram) is a folk song from Riau, Indonesia. It is also a well-known folk song in Malaysia. This song is melodious and sung in a gentle rhythm, with lyrics that are relatively short and easy to remember. A version popular in Indonesia was written by Muhammad Arief, a musician from Banyuwangi.
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- Duration
- 239
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- vocalized name
- Nien
- title
- Soleram
- publication date
- 1965-00-00
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Soleram or Suliram (also known as Soreram, or Suriram) is a folk song from Riau, Indonesia. It is also a well-known folk song in Malaysia. This song is melodious and sung in a gentle rhythm, with lyrics that are relatively short and easy to remember. A version popular in Indonesia was written by Muhammad Arief, a musician from Banyuwangi.
The Soleram song has many variations in its lyrics. The song, thought to be a lullaby of the Riau people, may contain messages that parents want to convey to their children at bedtime, such as words of endearment, being modest and holding on to old friends.