“Compositions of Dewa Alit Pt.4: Ngejuk Memedi Michael Tenzer
To close this 4 part mini-series Michael Tenzer discusses “Ngejuk Memedi” (2016) which features whole new Balinese sound worlds and ingenious structures.

Nusantara Arts Gamelan Masters Guest Lecture #20

Since 2000, Dewa Alit (b. 1973) of Pengosekan, Bali, has earned appreciation at home and internationally as the composer of consistently demanding, exploratory and rigorously designed music. Because Alit attracts the best performers to join his gamelan groups, the music is also thrilling to hear. In this set of two back-to back lectures, four North American students of Alit and his music present-mini lectures on some of Alit’s major works that trace the arc of his career to the present.



Every Sunday Nusantara Arts is inviting gamelan masters and related scholars to join us for guest lectures on various topics related to Javanese gamelan music making and Indonesian culture. These lectures are designed to be enjoyed by anyone in the world with an interest in gamelan. Participants will have a deeper appreciation and learn more about the culture and practice of gamelan. We are doing this as a way for the gamelan community to connect, learn, and continue our appreciation during this covid crisis. Anyone is welcome.

All previous lectures can be found streaming at www.nusantaraarts.com

One of Nusantara Arts core values is “Preservation”. This Covid epidemic is taking a toll on our musical mentors and cultural beacons on Java who are the ever lit flame that keep the gamelan culture alive. We are taking donations during the lecture series to give to Javanese musicians who are currently facing serious economic hardships due to COVID. A suggested donation of $10 per lecture will be greatly appreciated and remembered by these musicians

Nusantara Arts Gamelan Masters Guest Lecture Series donations are distributed to the most needy musicians and singers in the greater Solo area, including Karanganyar, Klaten, Wonogiri, Sukoharjo, Sragen, and Boyolali.", who tend to be musicians with no official governmental status. We have Raised over $5,000 for this effort and have plans for more distribution in the near future. If you havn't donated yet or wish to make an additional contribution please visit our website:

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