Gong kebyar is the most popular gamelan in the Bali music scene. Eka Cita, a young group, make their debut after participating in the All Bali Gong Kebyar Festival.
One of the most famous forms of Balinese performing art is kecak. The people of Bona, considered the origin of kecak, perform on this recording. Also included is sanghyang, the ceromonial music that gave birth to kecak. Price: £15.99
Jegog is the world's largest orchestra featuring bamboo instruments. The energy of orchestral sounds is spread most efficiently in Jegog Mebarung, the confrontation of two jegog groups. This recording session is only possible at Negara.
Gunung Sari is the oldest established Gong Kebyar ensemble, established in 1931. Featuring all the famous masterpieces, this album is a showcase for Gong Kebyar gamelan. Price: £15.99
Gong Gede is at the core of all gamelan music featuring 64 musicians. This is a live recording at the traditional temple of Batur.
Semar Pegulingan, meaning the gamelan music of love, is performed in its original form only by the groups of Binoh village. Price: £15.99
Gender Wayang, deeply rooted in the spirits of the Balinese, is technically the most demanding gamelan. This recording features performances by the people of Sukawati village.
Saron is known as the gamelan for funerals. It's gentle timbre calms the dead and releases the souls of the living. Caruk (xylophone) and bronze salon (percussive instrument) create a mystical atmosphere of ancient court music. Price: £15.99
Many of the music styles in Bali are connected to certain ceromonies, while people love Arja as pure entertainment. Recorded live, this album features the intensity of Gamelan Geguntangen and the female singer Cokorda Rai Partini.
The groups Gunung Jati has an international reputation, demonstrated on this excellent recording. Price: £15.99
Sasandu is created from a bamboo instrument and cocunut leaves, from the beautiful island of Roti.
Among the many music styles found in the multicultural island of Lombok, the pop music Cilokag is considered most special, having gentle melodies and roaring rhythms. This CD also contains works of Genggong, Rebana and Gamelan Telek. Price: £15.99
