Poem and Song
A number of musicians composed music from classic works of Indonesian literature in the Utan Kayu-Salihara Literary Biennale. Some were relaxed and funny, while others were very serious.
October 19, 2011
"I feel like I'm not a good songwriter, but I am trying. And this is a great challenge for me to write music for literary works. The first one I will present, cie(gee), is the poem Senja di Pelabuhan Kecil (Dusk at a Small Port) by Chairil Anwar," said the 22-year-old, met by friendly laughter from the audience. Her fingers immediately set about playing the keys of the black piano.
Ini kali tidak ada yang mencari cinta di antara gudang, rumah tua,
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