Go Kemang, Cafe Mondo, and W_Music proudly brings you two days of music, arts, and crafts this weekend at Kemang's Cafe Mondo. With the goal of bringing the Kemang creative community together, this intimate event will have everything from musical performances, djs, a market, art exhibition, to workshops in the span of two days. Organized by Go Kemang, this event will also be a drop off point for donations for victims of the recent Mount Sinabung eruptions, so if you have clothes, books, stationary you would like to donate then please bring them to the event. Profit from the event will also be donated.
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two days of bazaar and music
Lion Rock
David Tarigan
Pasangan Baru
Long Time Gone
Harlan Boer
Gabriel Mayo
(bring the medium you would like to print on, such as T-Shirts, with you)
Moustapha Spliff (Ffonz)
Mar Galo
Stereo Stranger (Ken)
Aldiano
Spydee
Iman
Kogi
starting at 12:00 PM (all day)
at
Jl.Kemang raya.no 72 unit i
Jakarta Selatan
Nadirah Zakariya
Founded in Australia about 20 years ago, Tropfest has evolved to be the world’s largest short film festival. With global screening locations in USA, New Zealand, UAE, and South East Asia for the very first time this year, Whiteboard Journal had the chance to be invited to Penang, Malaysia where this prestigious event was hosted.
Penang's rich historical background and stunning Peranakan architecture provides a picturesque backdrop for the festival. The event opens up to a small, intimate networking night and a Roughcut symposium the next day. With guests like Oscar-winning director Adam Elliott (Harvie Krumpet), Robert Luketic (Legally Blonde, The Ugly Truth), Glen Goei (That's The Way I Like It, The Blue Mansion), Gurmit Singh (MediaCorp Artiste), this signature spin-off program saw to plenty of movie industry luminaries discussing and dissecting different aspects of entertainment field. Curators Panel was one particularly interesting program in which it discusses experiences of curating film festivals in different regions of Southeast Asia including Indonesia, represented by Lulu Ratna, a prolific film festival organizer.
The main event happened on Saturday afternoon in the open air of Esplanade with music by local bands, Paperplane Pursuit and Paladin, and a special appearance by the retro Indonesian band, White Shoes & The Couples Company. There were plenty of local businesses setting up stalls in the vicinity, ranging from artisanal food and beverages, clothes, to vintage, antique items. There was also 'Black Carpet' to greet and interview the evening's distinguished participants.
The screening of the 12 finalist films started right around dusk, not long after all the bands finished performing. With contenders from Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Cambodia, the film's main theme 'Rice' is explored in various constructive ways. Among few standout shorts were Chicken, The Strange Detective, We Need to Break Up, all from Malaysia, and Moth in Twilight from Philippines. Screened to over 4000 audience and judged live by Adam Elliot, Robert Luketic, Glen Goei, Malaysian actress Sharifah Amani, and the director of the Hong Kong International Film Festival, Roger Garcia, the grand prize was awarded to Sothea Ines, a Cambodian filmmaker with her black and white, silent film on the 'Golden Harvest' period during Khmer Rouge occupation. Second prize went to her fellow Cambodian, Polen Ly, with his film 'Duetto' and Ezequial Paolinelli took home the third spot with his film entry for Malaysia, 'The Last Flight'. The festival ended with awards presentation for each winner and a pre-recorded announcement clip from John Polson, the founder and director of Tropfest, that the theme for Tropfest SEA 2015 is ‘Wheel’.
View the 3 winning films by scrolling through the photography above. For more details on the event and to watch all the films, you can visit http://tropfest.com/sea/
Here's the latest edition of Resident Advisor's excellent series on local music scenes (previously featuring New York, Berlin, Detroit, Johannesburg and Bristol).
Here's an excellent mix British/Swiss DJ Gilles Peterson made on the incomparable Yusef Lateef as a tribute to the genial flute/saxophone player who passed away last month.
Following the passing of jazz legend Yusef Lateef in December, Gilles went through the innovator's extensive back-catalogue going all the way back to the 1950s, pulling out some of his personal favourite tracks. Here is part one of Gilles' tribute mix, celebrating the life and music of the mighty Yusef Lateef.
Tracklisting
Morning (Jazz Mood, 1957, Savoy)
Before Dawn (Before Dawn, 1957, Verve)
Anastasia (Other Sounds, 1957, Prestige)
Taboo (Other Sounds, 1957, Prestige)
Hapology (Jazz For The Thinker, 1957, Savoy)
Chang Chang Chang (Before Dawn, 1957, Verve)
Titora (The Centaur And The Phoenix Bonus Track, 1960, Riverside)
Moon Tree (The Fabric Of Jazz, 1959, Savoy)
Night In Tunisia (Prayer To The East, 1958, Savoy)
Abana (Jazz Around The World, 1963, Impulse)
1984 (1984, 1965, Impulse)
Plum Blossom (Eastern Sounds, 1961, Prestige)
You’re Somewhere Thinking Of Me (The Complete Yusef Lateef, 1968, Atlantic)
Like It Is (The Blue Yusef Lateef, 1968, Atlantic)
Woodward Avenue (Yusef Lateen’s Detroit, 1969, Atlantic)
Eboness (The Diverse Yusef Lateef, 1970, Atlantic)
Technological Homosapien (The Doctor Is In….And Out, 1976, Atlantic)
Hellbound (The Doctor Is In…And Out, 1976, Atlantic)
Love Theme From Sparticus (Eastern Sounds, 1961, Prestige)
Hold Your Light (Yusef Lateef And Adam Rudolph Live In Seattle, 1999, Meta)
Brother John (Live At Peps Vol 2, 1964, Impulse)
Passacaglia (Suite 16, 1970, Atlantic)
Last night, Whiteboard Journal hosted our 7 We Discuss session. This month, we talked about many different aspects of what we have come to know as the “Do-It-Yourself” (DIY) culture. Lots of intriguing ideas were exchanged throughout the discussion, which have been summarized in the following points:
- When you can’t find things that suit your preference and/or needs, you begin to consider making them on your own.
- Economical motivations are also common (i.e. the need to save money).
- “Yourself” is the heart of the widely used acronym, DIY, as it emphasizes the creator’s independence.
- However, the most important part is a person’s involvement in the process, further adding a personal touch to the product.
- But is it possible to purely “independent” in the sense of not relying on other like-minded individuals? There were participants who thought that establishing a network among DIY-ers could threaten the very idea of DIY.
- However, there were also participants who were in favor of a community that would act as a support group to sustain the movement. In this case, independence is achievable on individual and collective levels.
- A question was raised regarding the standards of DIY products. Are standards even necessary? Or does the appeal of the DIY culture lie in its absence of standards?
- A sense of accomplishment is one of the plus points of engaging in DIY activities.
- When speaking of the DIY culture, one must learn how to distinguish between a “DIY product” and an “invention.” DIY products have less to do with the originality of the idea behind them, and more to do with the creator’s initiative to be involved in the process.
- Another point worth highlighting is the necessity of sustaining the availability of resources (i.e. the materials needed to make various products). Without the materials, it would not be possible to make more things.
- With regards to technology, an interesting argument was made about the irrelevance of the “analog vs. digital” argument in discussions on the DIY movement because technology is always evolving. What’s important is how those changing technologies are utilized. It’s about using what is at your disposal at the present moment.
- This is then linked to the time-based nature of DIY goods. There is something is immediate about them.
- From a musician’s perspective, DIY is about being control (e. g. recording one’s own music in one’s own room.) However, although the process itself could be controlled, the consequences of releasing the end product – if it were to be released – cannot be controlled.
- Increased effort = increased support for the cause. In other words, when a lot of effort into a certain product – be it a thing, event, or movement – it is highly possible that others would want to sustain it.
- It is dangerous to stress the “handmade” element of a DIY product because it does not necessarily guarantee the quality of the product.
- DIY products are very subjective. Their value cannot be measured according to monetary standards. They are often segmented, and not designed for the masses.
- A point was raised regarding net labels – independent online distributors of music – that break the barriers of copyright.
- The DIY movement is both a subculture and a counterculture – depending on the motivation of the creators. It depends on whether one simply make something for one’s own purposes, or is there a vision to influence others to do the same.
- Ideally, the DIY movement shouldn’t be tied to commercial interests (especially in terms of profit), as it would defy the purpose of establishing something that is “for the people.” However, in cases where “the profit” is used to finance the needs of the people (be it for the continuity of the makers movement or charity), exceptions are made.
Your feedback would be greatly appreciated, so please feel free to tweet us @wjournal or send us an e-mail to with the subject title “We Discuss #7.”
We would like to thank those who came and contributed to the first We Discuss of 2014. We hope to see you again at future discussions! Look out for announcements and related updates on next discussion. Check our website, Facebook page, as well as our Twitter and Instagram accounts!
This afternoon, Whiteboard went to the press release for the RightBrain Group’s upcoming event, , that took place at Mojo Kitchen & Bar in Senopati. The RightBrain Group is a new up and coming social space group located in Bandung that aims to support and create a network for the Indonesian creative industry.
The Meet Up 2014 itself is an introductory event that focuses on the developments of the creative industry by creating a space for networking amongst potential partners and buyers that will be held on February 22, 2014 at , Bandung. It consists of many attractions such as a photography exhibition and fashion show by various local fashion brands like PARD, Pot Meets Pop Denim, Bluesville, etc. Not to mention the musical styling’s of local DJs like Hogi Wirjono, Bergas, Egga, and many more.
The RightBrain Group itself has a vision of creating a unique social space and community for Indonesia’s creative industry. The event allows people from the creative industry to meet and build a network together.
The Meet Up 2014 is sponsored by Sampoerna with the target of a minimum of 1,500 people. RightBrain looks to distribute invitations from 2 quarters with 1,500 in the first and 500 in the second, opening a guest list also for the public to join. RightBrains goal is to approach the creative industry one step at a time seeing as how wide the creative industry is. They hope to be able to approach each field little by little.
Backstage Life Bareng Grrrl Gang di Episode Kelima Vindy Ngapain?
Tahun ini Grrrl Gang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk menjadi salah satu line up di We The Fest 2019, dan Vindy diperbolehkan untuk mengikuti aktivitas mereka.
Tahun ini Grrrl Gang mendapatkan kesempatan untuk menjadi salah satu line up di We The Fest 2019, dan Vindy diperbolehkan untuk mengikuti aktivitas mereka.
Son of another Indonesian great, multi-instrumentalist-Jack Lesmana, Indra Lesmana is a child prodigy who learned how to master the keys at a young age, with his first performances done at the age of ten to an audience of hundreds and thousands, and his first album released when he was 12 years old. From child to adulthood, Indra Lesmana has dedicated his life to music.
With currently over 50 albums released, his musical endeavors are not restricted to jazz, Indra Lesmana has also released a multitude of critically acclaimed pop records, winning a BASF Award for his meaningful pop numbers. Currently busy promoting the first LLW record, LLW being his modern jazz trio with bassist-Barry Likumahuwa and drummer-Sandy Winarta, Indra Lesmana spared some time our of his busy schedule to talk to W_Music about some highlights from his three decade-long career, LLW, and leaves the viewers and aspiring musicians some words of wisdom. Enjoy!
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Invent Your Future
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