Balinese Shadow Play and Music
Sep 10, 2005
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Western Front hosted three artists from the village of Sukawati, Indonesia—the birthplace of an historic dynasty of shadow puppet masters and musicians.The performance was by puppeteer I Wayan Mardika Bhuana, accompanied by musicians Bapak I Wayan Loceng and I Wayan Suprapta. Together this trio brought epic battles to life, set to intensely frenetic music that is considered the most intricate and technically difficult music in all of Bali. Loceng, Mardika, and Suprapta represented the Sukawati shadow play tradition that extends back six generations.
Presented in partnership with the Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia.
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