Summer Institue in Balinese Performance. For anyone who is out there and interested in Balinese gamelan and dance. Dharma Swara, the gamelan I am in here in NY is hosting a summer institute. Bringing over to the east coast master artists from Bali for a week-long workshop. AWESOMENESS! Links to this post.

The Indonesian Network at Columbia University. We will have a Seminar discussing Indonesia from the environmental and social science disciplines, and will convene speakers Prof.

A Classical Javanese Gamelan Orchestra in New York City. Is a classical Javanese gamelan orchestra based in New York City that performs music, dance, and theatre. From the classical repertoire of the courts of Central Java. A skilled ensemblea treat to watch. Shifting timbres that floated and surged in a mesmerizing flow. Gamelan Kusuma Laras can perform with a chamber ensemble of five to eight musicians.

Aaron Wunsch, Artistic Director. Mingle with the performers afterward over a glass of wine. This series of free Monday night concertslikes young performers who take chances. Mdash; The New Yorker.

I need to write something. I found such profound joy immediately after becoming a mother. I thought that same love would hit me like a truck the second time around too. But really, life was normal. Things were hectic and crazy and I became consumed with the job. Of motherhood rather than the experience. Seriously, we worried Savvy would be lonely without a sibling throughout her life.

Zozulka at the Lyceum on May 17th. Zozulka in Concert in Toronto! Zozulka Concerts in Spring 2014! Our brand new Zo.