Ridho Hafiedz and Marcello Tahitoe's journey in Central Java, took them to Borobudur Temple located on a plateau called the Kedu Plain. The temple, known as the world's library and built since the 8th century AD, captivated the two musicians to witness for themselves the various musical instruments engraved on the temple's reliefs. A real proof that since the beginning of civilization, the archipelago has known music and various other forms of art, including dance.
Dec 2022
Ridho Hafiedz, besides being a musician but also a local son, has long wanted to learn more about Ambonese music in a way that he has never done before. Together with Ardhito Pramono, Ridho traveled to various areas in Ambon, such as Hutumury, Amahusu, Batu Merah, to Dusun Tuni, to learn and study various Ambonese musical instruments.
As a musician who cares about Nusantara music, Ridho Hafiedz realizes that the wealth of musical instruments in many regions is threatened with extinction and almost lost. Bali, as an island that has long been known for its sustainable arts and culture, is also no exception to facing similar threats. Ridho, together with Yura Yunita, a musician from West Java, took a Nada Nusantara trip to Karangasem, Bali, to trace the trail of a musical instrument that has a long historical record called “penting”.
