For the first time ever, the forgotten story of Angklung Whispers comes to life on stage in the heart of San Francisco. Weaving together storytelling, history, and traditional music, this powerful performance revives the echoes of bravery and unity, buried by history and the face of oppression, now awakened through the vibrant sounds of Indonesia’s sacred bamboo instrument. Every note carries a story, a message, a whisper of the past, as this one-of-a-kind production takes you on an unforgettable journey of courage and hope through music and theater. Don’t miss your chance to experience this breathtaking tale that has never been told—until now!
Saturday October, 26 at 3pm
CMC Concert Hall
Free
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Featuring:
CENDRAWASIH, a Bay Area angklung ensemble dedicated to traditional music of Indonesia
Sylvanna Nelwan, playwright
Yanti Gordon, director
Yuli Grimes, music director
What is Angklung? Angklung is a musical instrument from the Sundanese in Indonesia that is made of a varying number of bamboo tubes attached to a bamboo frame. The angklung originated in what is now West Java and Banten provinces in Indonesia, and has been played by the Sundanese for many centuries. The angklung and its music have become an important part of the cultural identity of Sundanese communities, and is believed to promote the values of teamwork, mutual respect and social harmony as an ensemble instrument.
Indonesian angklung is officially recognized by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity, and encouraged the Indonesian people and the Indonesian government to safeguard, transmit, promote performances and to encourage the craftsmanship of the angklung.