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With the rising awareness of the importance of environmental conservation, housing options that offer eco-friendly concepts becomes a major alternative. Kampung Lumbung is one example of a housing that is both interesting and representative of the concept. More than just a green building, they also give special attention to the conservation of Eastern Java architecture.
Former performers of the Australian music underground and current Jakarta residents Adam Scott and ili Tullx made this mix for Whiteboard Journal this week featuring some underground Australian and New Zealand gold as well as some other obscurities and romantic jams. Currently making music as Matching Towels we're hoping to see them perform later this year. Two of their other outfits make an appearance on this comp - Pastel Blaze and Future Shocks. 01. Serge Gainsbourg - Requiem pour un Con 02. Straight Arrows - Something Happens 03. The Tammys - Egyptian Shumba 04. King Loser - '76 Comeback 05. Laughing Clowns - The Flypaper 06. The Spinning Rooms - Know No Secrets 07. Jacqueline Taeib - 7 Heures du Matin 08. Brigitte Bardot - Contact 09. Roku Music - Collider 10. The Four King Cousins - God Only Knows 11. Future Shocks - Cold Radiation 12. Pastel Blaze - Giving Up 13. Shark Hunts - Circling 14. The B-52's - Give Me Back My Man 15. Multiple Man - Typecast 16. Suicide - Ghost Rider
One of Europe’s most celebrated music influencers, LeFtO has been involved in the alternative music scene for over 20 years. A few hours before his debut show in Jakarta, Chandra Drews caught up with the man to talk about jazz, hip hop, beats, his experiences in Asia, his thoughts on football as well as how he correctly predicted the winners of this year’s World Cup.
As you may have known from our Events Page, the good folks in Surabaya will be hosting Pasar Kampung Ampel, a one-day festival with food, a walking tour, a film screening and more, celebrating the city's Arab Kampong. I personally recommend everyone who are in the area to go to the event this Sunday (Jul 20, 2014) because the area is truly captivating. Me and my wife had the chance to visit Kampung Arab a couple of months ago as we were going to perform in Sunday Market Surabaya with Jirapah. Our gracious hosts from C20 and ORE, particularly Anitha Silvia, aka Tinta (who happens to be the contact person for Pasar Kampung Ampel), took us on a night tour of the area, and through our short visit we were able to get a taste of what the kampong has to offer. We arrived at the main street of Kampung Arab relatively late at night, and, to our surprise, the area was bustling with activities. As the daytime kiosks were packing up, food vendors opened-shop and the smell of the spices as well as the smokey scent of grilled lamb was thick in the air. Tinta first took us on a tour of the residential area. Waeving through relatively small alleyways, we enjoyed looking at the colorful architecture that surrounded us and getting lost in the kampong's twists and turns. During a short break, we were treated to some Jamu at a very popular spot (the place was packed!). A short walk towards the river (whose name slips my mind at the moment), our surroundings changed. The dense rows of houses were replaced by warehouses where squatters reside as well as makeshift homes that attached themselves to the buildings. Despite my rather poor description, the ageing of the buildings and the apparent community that resides there makes for a beautiful sight - reminding us of how old Surabaya is - the neighbourhood radiated a romantic atmosphere. We then ended the night by eating Lamb Briyani at one of the delicious food kiosks on the main street. In short, walking around Kampung Arab was quite the adventure, even if we were only there for a couple of hours. I'm sure with Pasar Kampung Ampel the sights, sounds, and activities will give you an even better experience than ours, and if our short visit was already awesome, I'm willing to bet this event will be on some next level awesomeness. Check out the details below, check out the video above (click the arrows) and make your visit this Sunday! -- 20/07/2014 14:00 - 21:00 Jalan Sasak Surabaya Pasar Kampung Ampel serves as the market and public space for Surabaya’s Kampung Arab (Arab Village) and the general public who are interested in the aroma of spices and the dynamic cultures of Arabic, Javanese, Maduranese, Chinese, and Indian communities that live along Jalan Sasak. Surabaya’s Kampung Arab is a section of the city with a middle-eastern atmosphere and is inhabited largely by people of Arabic, Indian, and Maduranese descent. Jalan Sasak is one of economic centers of Kampung Arab. During the day, Jalan Sasak is animated by the many book shops, parfume shops, muslim accessories-shops, arabic food-stalls – all of them complemented by the colonial architecture. Event Content: - Arabic, Indian, and Maduranese Culinary Market - Arabic Coffee Stands - Kampung Arab photography exhibition - Walking tour - Music performances - Documentary Film Screening organizers: Unit Pelaksana Teknis Dinas Wisata Religi Ampel Soledad & The Sisters Co. Ayorek! ARA Studio For more information: Anitha Silvia : +6285645438964 anithasilvia@gmail.com
The World Cup is finally over. Germany came out victors against Argentina, and the Dutch beat the host, Brazil, for a third place finish. For hardcore football fans in Indonesia, this means they no longer have to stay awake until the wee hours of the morning (although I suppose there are other leagues to watch?). Admittedly, I do not watch much football, and even though I really wanted to, I didn't even get to watch the World Cup finals (my television has no antenna). I got my updates on the Germany-Argentina match via this New York Times Blog which provided very good descriptions of the game. Blog-reading isn't quite as fun as watching the actual game (obviously!), and out of boredom I soon started browsing the New York Times coverage of the 2014 World Cup instead of staring at the blog intently. As I looked through the New York Times, I stumbled upon this very awesome animated storybook by Christoph Niemann and Jon Huang. Through beautiful photography, illustrations, animation, music and sound effects, Niemann talks about his search for Brazil's Football spirit, and how the Curse of Maracana has haunted the country's psyche for decades. What exactly is the Curse of Maracana? Hardcore football enthusiast probably know, but for those who do not, take a look at the storybook and find out for yourselves (link below). Click me to read "My Travels with the Curse of Maracana"
This is not an endorsement of the Brazilian football team (in fact I wish them a swift exit from the World Cup) but an ode to the beautiful sounds that have emanated from that country, either directly or indirectly. From samba to bossa to funk and jazz. 01. Deus é Samba 02. Noriel Vilela - 16 Toneladas 03. Sergio Mendes - Canto De Ubirantan 04. Airto Moreira - Xibaba 05. Bossa Três - Imprevisto 06. Sambalanca Trio - Samblues 07. Quarteto Novo - Vim de Santana 08. Arthur Verocai - Pelas Sombras 09. Doris Monteiro - Maita 10. Elis Regina - Sai Dessa 11. Som Tres - Homenagem A Mongo 12. Orquestra E Coro - Kriola 13. Uma Chance - Gerson King Combo 14. Miguel De Deus - Cinco Anos 15. Weekend - The View From Her Room 16. Azymuth - Jazz Carnival 17. Azymuth - Avenida Das Mangueiras (SS Translation By Theo Parrish) 18. Deodato - Funk Yourself 19. Deodato - Caravan / Watusi Strut 20. Cornelius - Brazil
