SambaSunda(originally known as CBMW)[1]is an Indonesianethnic musicfusion group based inBandung,the capital and cultural centre ofSundaneseculture inIndonesia.SambaSunda is a 14-piece ensemble bringing together a pan-Indonesianarray of instruments and influences to create a new style ofgamelanorchestra. Their style is mainly influenced by Sundanese culture, such as gamelan and degung Sunda,Tembang Sunda,andKacapi suling.
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The classic sounds of the traditional instruments evoke not only the past but also the bustling, urban energy of Bandung today.[2]Recorded in that city's Jugala studios, Berekis Album brings 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 inGugum Gumbira's famous Jugala Orchestra and has appeared on a number of international recording projects: with Spanish percussionist Vidal Paz ( "Sunda-Africa", Globestyle); Indian flautist, Hariprasad Chaurasia ( "Moon Magic", BMG India); the Madagascan group, Tarika ( "Soul Makassar", Sakay); and on the Kartini label with Sabah Habas Mustapha & the Jugala Allstars ( "Jalan Kopo" and "So La Li" ).[3]
References
edit- ^Gamelan: The Traditional Sounds of Indonesia, Volume 1
- ^National GeographicArchivedMay 28, 2011, at theWayback Machine
- ^WomadArchived2012-07-16 atarchive.today
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