The History of Jamu

The term ‘jamu’ originated from two words: ‘Djampi’ which means healing through medicinal mix or prayers and magic and ‘Oesodo’ which means ...

Sophie Ransby, Southbank Gamelan Players

Sophie Ransby began playing Javanese gamelan in 1989 in Bradford-on-Avon and at Southbank Centre, London. After graduating with a BMus Hons ...

Gamelan Music

Gamelan is the word used to describe an Indonesian orchestra made up mainly of tuned percussion instruments. Gamelan music Peop...

Gamelan - Indonesian Orchestra

Gamelan ,  also spelled gamelang or gamelin ,  the indigenous orchestra type of the islands of Java and Bali , in Indonesia , consi...

Bali Shopping Guide

Bali's shopping is legendary. Not only are visitors spoiled for choice by the variety of goods on offer, there's also a rich arra...