AGI – American Gamelan Institute

Documenting Indonesian performing arts worldwide since 1981.

a journal about Indonesian performing arts and their international counterparts

writings, scores, notation, fonts, media, and other resources for education, research, and performance

listings of gamelan groups around the world

Wayang Beber Metropolitan: Tradition as Inspiration

by Marina Pretkovik and Tea Skrinjarik

Wayang Beber is a Javanese scroll-based storytelling tradition centered on the Panji tales. While original scrolls are preserved in villages, contemporary artists are reviving the form through modern media and performances.

Featured Ensemble from the AGI Directory

Manunggal Laras, Berlin, Germany

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A Central Javanese Gamelan ensemble supported by the Rumah Budaya Indonesia, Berlin. Inspired by the many community latihan in Surakarta, the group offers a space for people of diverse backgrounds and musical experience to learn, explore and make music together.

Featured Resource from the AGI Library

The Javanese Vocal Notation of K.R.T Wasitodiningrat

A transcription of vocal notation in the Javanese tradition, compiled from the work of the legendary composer and musician K.R.T. Wasitodiningrat. This document represents a significant contribution to the preservation of traditional Javanese musical notation and is an invaluable reference for performers and scholars alike.

Call for Balungan Idea Submissions

The editorial mission of Balungan is to encourage a dialogue between artists and scholars, to the benefit of both. Contributions may include scores, articles, poetry, artwork, recordings, films, interviews, interactive multimedia, and more. What do you think would be exciting and meaningful to include in the next issue of Balungan?

Guest editors can curate new topics or organize an entire issue. We also need proofreaders and artists to participate in the editorial and production process.

Send us your ideas and your interests!