Sumatran Sounds - Minangkabau music and dance
A concert of Indonesian music and dance from West Sumatra
With senior musicians and dancers from the Music Conservatorium STSI Padangpanjang:
ELIZAR KOTO, ASRIL MUCHTAR, OKTAVIANUS BINAHMAD, DENNY MAIYOSTA and company.
From the highlands of West Sumatra comes Sumatran Sounds, a show of percussion, dance and song. This is a rare opportunity to experience the unique music and dance of the Minangkabau people. Come and hear the haunting sounds of the saluang flute, watch the graceful tari piring plate dance and experience randai dance theatre. Sumatran Sounds will show case Minangkabau culture and blend traditional music and dance with innovative new compositions created by leading Minangkabau composers and choreographers.
Adam Concert Room, New Zealand School of Music (Kelburn Campus)
Victoria University of Wellington, Gate 7
7pm - 9pm
Member Profile
Gamelan Padhang MoncarGamelan Padhang Moncar is a Javanese percussion ensemble that plays traditional and new music. We are based at the New Zealand School of Music. Formal courses are offered through the university but new members are always welcome to come and have a go, regardless of musical background.
