GAMELAN RAKYAT

Through sharing in the magic of music-making, Gamelan Rakyat creates a community of collaboration, celebration, and cultural preservation in the Pacific Northwest... Fostering artistic exchanges between Java and the Portland community through residencies, workshops, and performances by studying and playing Javanese gamelan music and sharing the richness of this exchange with diverse audiences in the Northwest. Gamelan Rakyat believes we can use the creation of music to strengthen self-esteem and a sense of meaning as well as create community and connection regardless of education or music background that can influence other positive life choices. An important component of Gamelan Rakyat's work is to