‘Aftermath’ Photography Exhibition by Kemal Jufri at Salihara

Aftermath: Indonesia in the Midst of Catastrophes, is a very moving photography exhibition by Kemal Jufri showing the effects of several disasters throughout Indonesia in the past decade and the triumph of the human spirit to move forward in times of tragedy. The proceeds made from sales on a limited selection of photographs will be […] Read more »

Matajiwa at Kedai Cafe, Kemang

What a surprise to go to one of my favourite chilled out hang outs and actually see live music! It was such a treat to see Anda playing again and such a great mix of instruments – wind pipes, drums, didge and incredible vocals…. Can’t wait to see them playing again in the near future.. […] Read more »

Waisak at Borobudur Temple in the early morning..

Waisak is a holy day for Buddhists and is celebrated annually in Indonesia during the full moon in either May or June at Borobudur Temple in Magelang.  Also known as ‘Buddha Day’, the occasion commemorates the birth of Prince Siddhartha in Lumbini, his enlightenment, and his passing in Kusinara in 543BC. I had been looking […] Read more »

Something Strange and Beautiful

Going to see music in Jakarta is often a community event.  The musicians never seem to take with them the attitudes of rock stars, rather they tend to play for the people.  Any song requests are accepted and attempted, any budding musicians can join the band, or steal the microphone for a whole set, with barely the […] Read more »