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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. 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. Mambesak has a total of 73 songs under Volumes 1-5, 1979-1983) in multiple languages around 30 across the West Papuan region. The details of the full volumes and year of release dates need to be consolidated but what songs from various sources and volumes included in this item is below. Song List. 001 - Numeri Waropen 002 - Airaro Beseya Wondama 003 - Awino Sup Ine Biak 004 - Namaka Nanjika Kimaam 005 - Sorga Base Wali Sip Kemtuk-Gresi 006 - Airaro Beseya Wondama 007 - Wanangba Woi 008 - Yayun Wambeso Biak 009 - Namaka Nanjika Kimaam 010 - unknown Source: Wantok Musik Foundation (David Bridie & Steven Gagau, April 2026). Language as given:

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