[Mus-undergrad-info] Bayz Tomorrow, 1/14: Javanese Gamelan Ensemble KECAK Workshop

[Amy Skjerseth]

*2025–2026 Florence Bayz Music Series*
*Javanese Gamelan Ensemble KECAK Workshop*
Joko Sutrisno, *director *

January 14, 12–12:50pm, ARTS 157

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KECAK (pronounced: "KEH-chak"), a form of Balinese music drama, originated
in the 1930s. Also known as the Ramayana Monkey Chant, the piece, performed
by a large group of chanting people percussively chanting "chak," and
throwing up their arms, depicts a battle from the Ramayana where monkeys
help Prince Rama fight the evil King Ravana. Kecak is high-energy; its
interlocking vocal patterns, ranging from primordial animal gutturals to
ethereal melodies of exquisite beauty and sophistication, have inspired
some of Bali's most innovative contemporary choreography. To hear a preview
of what Kecak sounds like, visit
https://youtu.be/gjd78XHZazY?si=4qpRdJ-YIio5yuiD. For additional
information, please see the attached program below.

Spread the word to your students and friends; Bayz series events are free
and open to the public. For more information about the event series, please
visit
https://events.ucr.edu/event/javanese-gamelan-kecak-workshop?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=widget&utm_source=UC+Riverside
.

See you tomorrow!
Amy
*Dr. Amy Skjerseth* (*she/her*)
Assistant Professor of Popular Music
PI, "Defying Defaults in Technology and Culture
<https://uchri.org/awards/defying-defaults-in-technology-and-culture/>,"
UCHRI Multicampus Research Working Group
University of California, Riverside

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