BROJO MARTO Javanese Gamelan was founded by I Made Lasmawan and Anie Pelletier, in October, 2008.

BROJO name comes from the great grandparent of Anie , way back in Java, Indonesia. BROJO was a powerful and had strong heroic character.

MARTO name comes from Bapak Martopengrawit, the former great Javanese teacher of I Made Lasmawan.

Java, an island in the Indonesian archipelago, is a name used to describe a nice coffee and the name of a popular computer programming language. Yes, Java is a real place with a nice people and a beautiful culture.

Javanese Gamelan Music is usually performed in the Palaces of Java (Indonesia). Traditional Javanese music is soft and melow, while modern Javanese music is more dynamic. Modern Javanese music/song can be transposed to western/modern music and be played together with a modern band.

Kyai BROJO MARTO Javanese Gamelan Members

 

Opening of Kyai Brojo Marto Javanese Gamelan:

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