LAIR And Monica Hapsari Live On KEXP

Monica Hapsari performed with LAIR on KEXP (YouTube screenshot)

JAKARTA - LAIR, an experimental music group from Jatiwangi, West Java with Monica Hapsari had the opportunity to appear live on KEXP and broadcast via YouTube.

Meanwhile, KEXP is a non-commercial radio station based in Seattle, Washington, United States. They always present music from various parts of the world with different concepts from what is on the mainstream route.

LAIR dan Monica Hapsari tampil membawakan empat repertoar lagu, yaitu Bangkai Belantara, Tatalu, Partai Rakyat Factory Gula', dan Nalar.

LAIR and Monica's appearance managed to amaze Diana Ratsamee. He also expressed his admiration for the group game from Jatiwangi.

"Wow, I was fascinated by all the songs," said Diana Ratsamee.

Then, LAIR and Monica Hapsari talked about how the culture in Jatiwangi and the northern coast (Pantura) of Java Island became an inspiration for the voices they produced.

"It was extraordinary. I clearly saw that the instruments (music) contained elements of integration in the Jatiwangi area," said Diana after hearing the explanation of LAIR.

A total of six LAIR personnel with Monica Hapsari appeared at KEXP live, they are Karyssa Hennida Matindas (vocals), Monica Hapsari (vocals, keyboards), Tedi Nurmanto (guitar), Kiki Rasmadi Permana (percussion), Tamyiz Noor Ramadhan (percussion, vocals), Pipin Muhammad Kaspin (guitar), and Andzar Agung Fauzan (bass).

For information, although it was only uploaded on YouTube last week, the performances of LAIR and Monica Hapsari at KEXP were recorded on March 21.