Bringing Gamelan Back to Life
The Mekar Bhuana Studio preserves Bali’s age-old gamelan through documentation and courses. The studio has also reproduced scores of rare traditional instruments.
November 20, 2017
Vaughan Lewis Hatch had never thought he would be living among old traditional Balinese musical instruments. Around 20 years ago, the 43-year-old from Wellington, New Zealand, visited Bali to satisfy his curiosity- he had already devoured literature on the Island of the Gods and listened to its music. He imagined Bali as an exotic destination with a rich culture, including dances and music. But after a few days in Bali, he became somewhat disillu
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