Album lore

Upacara Pengantin, released in 2006 on Lokananta, documents the traditional Javanese gamelan ensemble Keluarga Karawitan Surakarta. The album collects nine tracks rooted in the lagu Jawa repertoire, each performed with the measured precision and layered textures characteristic of Surakarta’s karawitan tradition. Among these is "Kebo Giro," a piece that exemplifies the interlocking metallophones and suling flutes woven into ritual and celebratory contexts.Lokananta, Indonesia’s pioneering state label, preserves this artifact as part of its ongoing commitment to regional musical heritage. The album’s modest but dedicated listenership reflects its role as a reference point for students and connoisseurs of Javanese court music, offering direct access to the tonal and rhythmic conventions practiced by one of Java’s enduring gamelan families.

Album lore

Upacara Pengantin, released in 2006 on Lokananta, documents the traditional Javanese gamelan ensemble Keluarga Karawitan Surakarta. The album collects nine tracks rooted in the lagu Jawa repertoire, each performed with the measured precision and layered textures characteristic of Surakarta’s karawitan tradition. Among these is "Kebo Giro," a piece that exemplifies the interlocking metallophones and suling flutes woven into ritual and celebratory contexts.Lokananta, Indonesia’s pioneering state label, preserves this artifact as part of its ongoing commitment to regional musical heritage. The album’s modest but dedicated listenership reflects its role as a reference point for students and connoisseurs of Javanese court music, offering direct access to the tonal and rhythmic conventions practiced by one of Java’s enduring gamelan families.