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Gamelan ensembles are sets of wooden and metal instruments which are used to accompany ceremonies, feasts, dance and shadow puppet performances. Gamelan music has a long history in Java and remains ...

In November 2025, GamelandAnanda hosted a gamelan meeting, which was attended by nine gamelan groups from Victoria. The purpose of this event is to promote traditional instrumental music in Java and ...

Browse the complete Gamelan of Central Java discography on All About Jazz. Explore every album, from early recordings to the latest releases, with reviews and details.

Lucy Duran begins a two-programme exploration of Indonesian gamelan music. In this programme she travels east through Java discovering the south coast and music of the royal court. Show more Lucy ...

Ancient, spiritual and melodic, gamelan has its roots in Java and Bali. Mel Mercier is an Irish adept. I’ve heard of the gamelan. I’d love to have a go on one There’s no such thing, I’m afraid.

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