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In Seruan Setu - The Secret Gardens Of The Sea, award-winning contemporary gamelan group Rhythm in Bronze takes the audience on a journey to learn about Malaysia’s endangered seagrass meadows.
In fact, it is believed the word “gamelan” is derived from the Javanese “gamel”, which refers to the the act of striking something with a mallet. Apart from Malaysia, one can find gamelan ...
As it is expensive to attend these overseas sales missions, the government subsidises about half of the cost for local operators through the Galakan Melancong (GAMELAN) Malaysia initiative.
Teuku Umar Ilany is also a member of a Gamelan group called Gangsapura which has performed at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre and Malaysia Tourism Centre. Their performances helped the group ...
(Michelle Yip pic) The gamelan is a traditional musical ensemble ... Ooi wanted to cast a spotlight on Malaysia’s endangered seagrass ecosystems. In fact, the word “seruan” means “call ...
Ancient, spiritual and melodic, gamelan has its roots in Java and Bali. Mel Mercier is an Irish adept. I’ve heard of the gamelan. I’d love to have a go on one There’s no such thing ...
Scroll down to read full program notes. Join us for a concert of Javanese gamelan compositions composed by the renowned composer I.M. Harjito, featuring a mix of traditional gamelan and hybrid ...
By Danielle Dowling On Mother’s Day in the main hall of the Ridgewood Presbyterian Church in Queens, a handful of members of Gamelan Dharma Swara, an ensemble that plays traditional and ...
WILLIAMSTOWN — Most groups that play gamelan, an Indonesian form of music, are playing traditional work. "But that's not what we do," said Michael Lipsey, in an interview with The Eagle. In 2011, ...