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Bromo's Jazz Gunung still going strong after 10 years
Breathtakingly set at 2,000 meters above sea level, the festival will see ethnic-concept jazz performances by Djaduk Ferianto, Butet Kertaredjasa and Sigit Pramono from July 27 to 29. The three-day event is a day longer than previous editions.
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The stage of Jazz Gunung at Jiwa Jawa Resorts Amphiteater on July 27. (JP/Nedi Putra AW)
Outdoor music festival Jazz Gunung is returning for the 10th time at Jiwa Jawa Resort Amphitheater, Probolinggo, East Java.
Breathtakingly set at 2,000 meters above sea level, the festival will see ethnic-concept jazz performances by Djaduk Ferianto, Butet Kertaredjasa and Sigit Pramono from July 27 to 29. The three-day event is a day longer than previous editions.
There will also be an art exhibition at Jiwa Jawa Resorts complex gallery, with photographs by Sigit and Djaduk, as well as Butet’s ceramic artworks.
“Other than marking our friendship, this exhibition also highlights how there are no limitations in art,” said Butet during the exhibition opening on Saturday.
Djaduk, who is a musician, explores less well-known artists who have an important role in creating sounds, in his photos. “My photo objects are people or artists who are little known by the public, such as gamelan artisans and street musicians,” he said.
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Meanwhile Sigit, who is a banker and known for his hobby of capturing landscapes, is presenting photos of musicians who have performed at the festival. “This exhibition will run for a year, until Jazz Gunung 2019,” he added.
Themed “Celebrating diversity”, the festival features performances by celebrated jazz musicians including Andre Hehanussa, Barry Likumahuwa, Tohpati Bertiga, Kramat Ensemble Percussion from Madura, Tropical Transit from Bali and Jungle By Night from the Netherlands on the first day. The second day will feature shows by Djaduk Ferianto and Ring of Fire featuring Syaharani, Insula from France, Bintang Indrianto with his Soul of Bromo, Barasuara and Surabaya All Stars: Tribute to Bubi Chen. Meanwhile closing the last day of the festival are Endah N Rhesa, Bianglala Voices, NonaRia and Bonita and the Hus Band. (kes)
