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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 - Mame Ayo Auyi 002 - Basiri (Hasiri) Buruai 003 - Syabo Motira Buruai 004 - unknown 005 - unknown 006 - Kemim Kwambu Kemtuk-Gresi 007 - Kuri Pasai Bintuni 008 - Women Taise Tehit 009 - unknown 010 - Apienim Bikoro Demta 011 - Matemani Inanwatan 012 - Airaro Beseya Wondama 013 - unknown 014 - Instrumental jingle Source: Wantok Musik Foundation (David Bridie & Steven Gagau, April 2026). Language as given:

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