Mixing Music, Natural And Traditional Harmoni At Mount Burangrang Jazz

JAKARTA - The 2024 Mount Burangrang Jazz was successfully held lively on October 19 in Bambu Hamlet, West Bandung. There is something different from other mountain jazz series events, namely the presence of four stages at once.

According to the theme, "Sora-Sora Berburu", Mount Burangrang Jazz unites the essence of the spirit of togetherness and joy in enjoying the sounds. Sora-sora, which in Sundanese means sound or sound, represents harmonization between nature, music, and humans. This inclusive music festival invites young people who love the freedom of jazz improvisation to parents who reminisce with the songs that are already present at its time.

Mount Burangrang Jazz presents an experience that connects across ages and across cultures to celebrate jazz in a pleasant, warm and festive atmosphere in the midst of the natural beauty of the Burangrang mountains in Bambu Hamlet, West Bandung, West Java.

"Jazz Gunung Indonesia always organizes music events in places full of challenges. Because in every venue the Mount Series Jazz series has its own challenges. Now in Bambu Hamlet, with qualified infrastructure, there are new challenges by organizing multi-stages. Without challenges, we cannot develop, "explained the president director of JGI, Bagas Kasiatmono in a written broadcast received by VOI, October 22.

Bambu Hamlet, which is known as a family-friendly tourist destination with soothing mountain natural beauty, wants to create a unique experience, where visitors can enjoy music performances on four open stages surrounded by natural Asri. With the concept of outdoor festivals, Mount Burang Jazz also provides interactive areas for children and families to enjoy other activities on the sidelines of watching Mount Burang Jazz.

We have started this plan since 2019, but have been constrained by the pandemic. We have the same concern as Mount Indonesia Jazz, carrying sustainability and tradition. Bambu Hamlet is honored to be collaborating with Mount Indonesia Jazz, hopefully in the following years it can run," said Bambu Hamlet manager general, Ari Hermanto.

This festival is not only a matter of listening to music, but also about feeling happiness with performances from legendary musicians such as Elvy Sukaesih feat. Bandung Jazz Orchestra, Vina Panduwinata & F.I.[e.]. Y, Tohpati Ethnomission, Sambasunda to young musicians such as Danilla, Dul Jaelani Dewa 19 Experience, Nadine Adrianna, Ear Sun, and Benn Yapari. In addition, there is also Arnando Putra & Frank Pattinasanasany, Sokhi, Arumtala, Kevin Yosua's 6 feat Mahanada, and AIB Show to create a combination of cross-generation voices that fill the realm with joy.

We raise jazz music and related traditional music. We always raise jazz with ethnic nuances and always have collaboration. There is Elvy Sukaesih, we collaborate dangdut with jazz orchestra. He has very high West Java valuation. Elvy was born in West Java, in his 60th year he worked and collaborated with young people. We have several musicians from Sundanese soil, there are Vina Panduwinata and Sambasunda. In addition there is Dul Jaelani who begins the younger generation. We want regeneration not only in the players but also in the audience. we want jazz to continue." continued Bagas.

In this event, BRImo also gave his support. We both want to develop audiences, music listeners in particular. BRI tries to get in there. For spectators who will open an account at BRImo, there will be a balance top up of IDR 100,000 and other prizes to the opportunity to get a mini cooper," said BRI's Funding Transaction Manager in Bandung Setiabudi, Noor Bani.