SAMBASUNDA
Berekis

KART 6


Kartini
Indonesia

 

In a fast-changing Indonesia a new generation of musicians are taking on the task of redefining their rich musical heritage for the new millenium. SambaSunda are a 14-piece ensemble bringing together a pan-Indonesian array of instruments and influences to create a new style Gamelan orchestra. The classic sounds of the traditional instruments evoke not only the past but also the bustling, urban energy of Bandung today. Recorded in that city's famous Jugala studios "Berekis" brings you a full sound palette from the deep resonance of the mighty gongs to the silvery eloquence of the bamboo flute.

SambaSunda are led by composer and multi-instrumentalist Ismet Ruchimat, who started his career in 1989 in Gugum Gumbira's Jugala Orchestra and has appeared on a number of international recording projects : with Spanish percussionist Vidal Paz ("Sunda-Africa" - Globestyle Records, UK); Indian flautist, Hariprasad Chaurasia ("Moon Magic" - BMG India); the Madagascan group, Tarika ("Soul Makassar" - Sakay, UK); and on the Kartini label with Sabah Habas Mustapha & the Jugala Allstars ("Jalan Kopo" and "So La Li").

"mesmerising melodies, palpitating percussion and the hypnotic, heavy bass of the big gongs - an intoxicating infusion of deep roots with fresh spices served up Sunda style"
- Sabah Habas Mustapha

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