There's a couple of local bands I've really been enjoying, such as Jirapah, Vague, and Polka Wars.
Up close, personal, and cultural, with one of Indonesia's blues icons, Adrian Adioetomo.
Starting out as behind the scenes volunteers at minikino.org, Edo, a qualified music teacher, and Cika, a talented architect, are devoted to short films
Being a great jazz musician was his teenage dream. But one fateful afternoon, this shy Balinese guy set eyes on the beautiful body of a Canon SLR, dumped music and moved his heart to photography.
Joining the hype: Daft Punk's Random Access Memories. Been interested in Daft Punk since they first came out with that "Around The World" video, and then the Interstella 5555 album.
Who are you when you start with nothing, sell your motorbike to support your habit, go bankrupt several times over and, despite all of this, still refuse to quit?
His very existence brings with it the hope that Bali, musically speaking, still has a big, bright future.
Starting with a smooth and sensible romance with Jazz, this girl grabbed punk rock with just the kind of rough and in-your-face approach that punk rock requires.
Ubud, the informal Indonesian art capital, already has two major international events and in a few months the Ubud Village Jazz Festival shall knock that tally up to three.
These days I've been listening to a lot of jazz---especially in the morning.
Other than Putu, Made, Nyoman and Ketut, one of the most generic names you're likely to find in Bali is "Gusde".
He gained respect by mixing craftsmanship, loud guitar and activism.
Mostly Indonesian bands like Rumah Sakit's 1+2, Mata Jiwa, and Suar Marabahaya by ((Auman)). I still keep updated with the electronic stuff from www.residentadvisor.net as well.
You can learn a thing or two about dedication and integrity from this die-hard duo. Agung and Eka have brought local documentary movies back alive and kicking.
A small, light, and intimate cultural conversation with Dadang Pranoto.
Satu dari sangat sedikit sosok menonjol di Bali yang relatif bebas dari praktek lancung Korupsi-Kolusi-Nepotisme.
The terms "from zero to hero" or "rags to (intellectual) riches" may well suit Dewa Palguna perfectly.
He's one of those young virtuosos from Bali. Has got himself one of those more-guitar-less-talk attitudes, started his career as a metal head and once, rather reluctantly, this skinny jean wearing guy tried to taking over the mic.
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