Tag: Bandung, Culture, gamelan, Nano S, Patrick Durkan, Sundanese, West-Java
Nano Suratno: Father of Sundanese Music
juni 05, 2017by Erik van der Werff
By: Patrick Durkan Known more popularly as Kang Nano S. this prolific and influential composer did much for Indonesian and more specifically Sundanese (West Java) music...
The Influence of Gamelan on Western Modern Music
januari 15, 2017by Erik van der Werff
By: Patrick Durkan Gamelan is an ancient Indonesian form of music that is still thriving today. Part of the reason for this is the interest the western world has had...
Indonesian Popular Music. A History
januari 05, 2017by Erik van der Werff
By: Chandra Drews and Emma Kwee Indonesia has a rich culture of music that sadly often goes unappreciated overseas or even (more sadly) at home. This article...
Introduction to Solo: the Online Solo Travel Guide!
juni 27, 2012by
By: Umi Lestari As an eternal rival of Yogyakarta, Solo or Surakarta is arguably the epicenter of Javanese identity and tradition along with Yogyakarta. Both cities...
The Distance between Jakarta & Berlin: 0 Kilometers!
juni 26, 2011by
By: Emma Kwee Jakarta and Berlin, what do these two cities have in common? Except for the fact that they are both capital cities there’s not much that seems to...