27 sites in Gamelan
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An introduction to the gamelan of Java and Bali with audio samples and photographs, origins and spread to other areas, comparisons with other music, instruments and ensembles, dictionary, and lists of gamelan CDs, books, and links. In French and English.
http://alek.zipzap.ch/gamelan/
Gamelan Naga Mas
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A community group playing classical Javanese and Balinese music and modern compositions; information about their performances and events, background on the music, and their education activities. [Glasgow, Scotland]
http://www.nagamas.co.uk/
Gamelan Network
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About gamelan music and the related performing arts of Java, Bali and Sunda. Information about performing groups, events, publications (Seleh Notes), and teaching resources for schools and in the community. [UK]
http://www.gamelannetwork.co.uk/
Lila Cita
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Founded (as Kembang Kirang) in 1992 (by Andy Channing, director of the LSO gamelan education programme) to perform Balinese gamelan music. Information about performances, workshops, personnel, and associated dance group. [UK]
http://www.lilacita.com/
Metalworks Gamelan
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A gamelan with eight members, with backgrounds in jazz, Latin American, experimental, Baroque, Indian pop, and contemporary classical music; information about their recordings, workshops and performances. [Berkshire, UK]
http://www.metalworks.org/
Monkey C
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Experimental gamelan band from Santa Barbara, California present virtual gamelan instruments, audio samples, band and instrument profiles, and links.
http://www.monkeyc.org/
One People Voice
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One People Voice, based in Oakland, CA, is a hybrid processional orchestra and chant ensemble, utilizing gongs and drums from Bali which are interwoven with other world and western instruments. Includes information on their kids program, workshop schedule, guestbook, and photo gallery.
http://www.onepeople.com/
South Bank Gamelan Players
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Ensemble-in-residence at the Royal Festival Hall, working closely with dancers, puppeteers and composers from Indonesia, Europe and the USA; includes profile, repertoire, education activities, and performance schedule. [London, UK]
http://www.sbgp.org.uk/
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