Bondan Gunawan
Beating the Drums
July 15, 2003
TO Bondan Gunawan, state secretary during the shortlived presidency of Abdurrahman Wahid, playing politics is like making music: the aim is to touch peoples hearts and minds. This is why one of his pursuits these days, is organizing the production of musical performances. Bondan is responsible for the unique Festival Genderang (Drums) Nusantara which will feature the music of traditional and modern drums throughout Indonesia. To be staged in ...