Goin’ Country in Indonesia
Words by Maria Bakkalapulo (Twitter @mbakkalapulo) Original broadcast on the BBC. Cowboy hats and American country music isn’t exactly the image that comes to mind when…
Tumpek Wayang, A Special Blessing Ceremony in Bali
Renowned for its elaborate puppets and complex musical styles, the ancient form of story telling called wayang kulit originated on the Indonesian island of Java. For…
Subak, the Traditional Balinese Irrigation System in Jeopardy
Words by Maria Bakkalapulo (Twitter @mbakkalapulo) Original story on KQED, San Francisco. Subak, the traditional Balinese irrigation system built over 500 years ago, is critical to…
Live From The Rainforest World Music Festival
Words by Maria Bakkalapulo (Twitter @mbakkalapulo) Original Broadcast on NPR’s Weekend Edition. For the full radio story, please visit NPR’s site – CLICK HERE TRANSCRIPT: (The below is…
RAFLI – The Voice of Hope in Aceh After the Tsunami
Words by Maria Bakkalapulo (Twitter @mbakkalapulo) Original broadcast on the BBC. Rafli is one of the most popular singers in the province. His lyrics connect him…
Music of Freedom in East Timor
Words by Maria Bakkalapulo (Twitter @mbakkalapulo) *Original broadcast on the BBC. Once the Portuguese withdrew from East Timor in 1975, the colony was quickly invaded and…
Byzantine Chant
Words by Maria Bakkalapulo (Twitter @mbakkalapulo) *Original broadcast on the BBC. Easter is just around the corner and communities of all over the world are preparing…
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