I must say that I’m fascinated by this new gamelan music movement in Buffalo. Perhaps it’s because I’ve been following Matt Dunning’s (Artistic Director, Gamelan Sari Raras Irama) epic adventure, ever ...
What do gongs, xylophones, funny hats, music students and a world-class Indonesian vocalist have in common? They are elements of an ensemble — music professor Henry Spiller's new "gamelan" ensemble, ...
Gamelan, the term for a traditional musical ensemble in Indonesia, typically refers to a percussion orchestra composed predominantly of tuned gongs of various types and metal-keyed instruments. The ...
The Indonesian National Orchestra (INO), under leadership of composer and music director Franki Raden, will start its world premiere tour in Australia. The Indonesian National Orchestra (INO), under ...
Some of my favorite music in the world is Indonesian gamelan music. The unique, otherworldly music is named after the Javanese word for bronze instruments. Ensembles play gongs, chimes, cymbals, ...
Ever wished you could hear Indonesian’s traditional music played in a modern style? Kunokini might be what you’re looking for. The band’s style is dynamic -- at their most recent performance at the ...