Music and Dance of Bali, Indonesia presented by Gamelan Tunas Mekar

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Tunas Mekar performs "Oleg Tambulilingan," featuring Balinese dancer Ni Ketut Marni, on the semaradana orchestra. Metropolitan State College of Denver Visiting Artist Series, King Center Concert Hall, Denver, Colorado 2007. Photo by Charla Bevin. © 2007 Tunas Mekar, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Located in Denver, Colorado, USA, Gamelan Tunas Mekar is a community orchestra under the direction of Balinese composer and Artist-in-Residence I Made Lasmawan. Tunas Mekar performs the indigenous music of the island of Bali, Indonesia. Modeled after typical village groups found throughout Bali, and learning by traditional methods, Tunas Mekar provides American audiences with an authentic glimpse of one of the world's most fascinating cultures.

Tunas Mekar performs regularly at music festivals, schools and specially produced concerts throughout the Rocky Mountain region. Tunas Mekar is also available to perform at private events. Email info@tunasmekar.org for more information.

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Kembali ke Bali (CD)

Kembali ke Bali ("Return to Bali"), Gamelan Tunas Mekar's newest CD, features dance and instrumental pieces performed on the gamelan angklung orchestra. Includes Cendrawasih bird of paradise dance transposed for gamelan angklung, Puspanjali traditional dance and more.

Listen to an MP3 sample of Catur Angurit (Four Melodies) from Kembali ke Bali

• Purchase the CD from Tunas Mekar using your credit card or PayPal account through PayPal's secure service (continental US only). For orders outside the continental US, please email us. $15+ shipping

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Read reviews of past performances
View a slide show of gamelan instruments

Chandi Bentar created by I Made Sumayasa The beautiful hand-built, hand-painted Candi Bentar (stage set) created for Gamelan Tunas Mekar by Balinese artist I Made Sumayasa.

Ni Ketut Marni performs Taman Sari with Gamelan Tunas Mekar

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Gamelan Tunas Mekar is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
and is sponsored in part by the DU Lamont School of Music.