The aim of this project is to mix traditional gamelan music of Indonesia with guitar based western music and to create, perform and record new songs and instrumental pieces. These new works are presented at events showcasing the talents of collaborating artists. A key part of this project is the group Purnamasari, made up of Bay Area musicians mixing gamelan and western instruments. Along with highlighting traditional gamelan music and dance from Indonesia, the project aims to support a new generation of artists from both sides of the world fusing Indonesian and American cultures through music and dance.
This work highlights a minority of people who are a part of the multicultural America of today, showcasing the Indonesian-American identity in its traditional form and in its hybrid form fused with western culture, thus creating an impact that fosters cultural understanding, bridges generation gaps, preserves the indigenous roots and encourages positive cultural mix.
Coming up:
2024 and beyond - A work-in-progress Amazeum+ Series and a double vinyl album of Le Gong and Amazeum.
Timeline:
June 11, 2023 - Purnamasari performed Amazeum as part of the San Francisco International Arts Festival 2023.
Nov. 4, 2022 - Purnamasari was hired to perform at the Ann Pitzer Center in UC Davis. We performed a full evening concert of the Weaver and past songs, as well as a 2-song sneak preview of Amazeum, the new piece.
2022 - Rehearsing for a new piece which will be performed in 2023. The new piece was conceived on Feb. 22, 2022.
2021 - Concert of The Weaver on Oct. 24, 2021 marked the release of the album entitled Le Gong. This performance was part of SFIAF 2021.
2020 - Outdoor rehearsals - gearing up for an album and a live band performance of The Weaver
2019 - 8th Concert - The Monkey House - Midiyanto and Heni Savitri - more from The Weaver collection
2018 - 7th - La Peña - Gamelan Sekar Jaya (GSJ) - 'Anneke Crying'
2017 - 6th - The Monkey House - 'The Weaver' - GSJ
2016 - 5th - La Peña - GSJ - 'Ergens En Nergens'
2015 - SF Bay Area Gamelan Summit - Freight & Salvage - co-produced by Indonesian community organizer Mariati Paham - featuring Gamelan Sekar Jaya, Sari Raras, Pusaka Sunda, Gadung Kasturi, Gamelan X and Purnamasari
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th concerts - Art House Gallery -
2015, 2014, 2013, 2012
Learn More: http://www.lisagraciano.com/gamelan