Gamelan gender wayang
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To start this topic, I am including a quote from I Wayan Loceng's book on gender wayang:
"Gender wayang, one of the most ancient musical ensembles existing in Bali, accompanies shadow theatre as well as tooth filings, cremations, and other religious ceremonies. Although a rather small ensemble, gender wayang incorporates delicate interlocking melodies and active contrapuntal movement. The music described in this book comes from Sukawati, the area most famous for shadow play and the development and maintenance of Gender Wayang tradition." Pak Loceng's book as translated by Maria Bodman
Pak Loceng passed away in October 2006. Here is a web site dedicated to him and his music. Balinese Gender Wayang Sukawati
