Riau Rhythm is a music chamber from Riau province of Indonesia. The name is a literal interpretation of their music: the rhythms and the melodies coming from Riau. It explores Pan Malay's traditional music with a blend of western instruments.… (read more)
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Riau Rhythm is a music chamber from Riau province of Indonesia. The name is a literal interpretation of their music: the rhythms and the melodies coming from Riau. It explores Pan Malay's traditional music with a blend of western instruments. Calempong (Gamelan Sumatra), Gambus, chanting of Malay oral traditions and percussion. The group consists of seven members.
Riau Rhythm was formed in 2001. They have produced seven albums and recently prepared for their eight. Riau Rhythm has performed in Singapore in 2014, OZ-Asia Festival in Adelaide, Australia in 2016. In Singapore, the chamber played its famous pieces in 2013. During 2013 to present, they have performed in nation-wide festivals in Indonesia.
In the beginning of 2018, Riau Rhythm collaborated with Orqueste de Camara de Sierro (OCAS) from de’ Sierro, Asturias - Spain in Pekanbaru and Jakarta. The collaboration continues in 2019 with the title “Riau Rhythm on Mission”, a tour in the cities of Spain and Portugal. This collaboration is a new point for Riau Rhythm to globally explore and to establish aesthetic and cultural relations.