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Esplanade Presents
11 May 2024, Sat, 2pm
(Intermission: None)
Esplanade Rehearsal Studio
Free, by invite only
Free, by invite only
Gondang Kayat revolves around three distinct drums: Gondang Dontang, Gondang Donting, and Gondang Tingkah. Primarily utilised in Rantau Kuantan of the Kuantan Singingi region, these drums hold significant cultural value, and are an important part of various social gatherings such as weddings, child blessings, and more. They also serve as the melodic backdrop for traditional poetry recitals, known as syair or kayat, as well as vocal performances in the area. Through their rhythmic resonance, the drums embody the harmonious coexistence of cultural differences, contributing to the rich tapestry of Kuantan Singingi's heritage. Join Djangat as they share the beauty of these drums in this insightful workshop.
This workshop is by invitation only.
Djangat
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Based in Pekanbaru-Riau, Djangat Indonesia is a music group founded by composer Anggara Satria, with curiosity serving as its creative foundation. Since its inception in 2002, it has focused on exploring sounds to support dance and theatre works across Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. Over the years, Djangat has solidified into a cohesive music group, and started to focus on exploring singing styles, ethnic narratives, and community traditions in the hinterlands of Riau and Sumatra. In 2015, Satria conducted research on Kayat art in the Kuantan Singingi regency, gathering material for new narrative-based works. Artistic research plays an important part in the work that Djangat does and the group utilises the stage as a means of presenting the results of the research conducted.
11 May 2024, Sat
2pm
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