GALLERY: Suara Festival
NUANU, BALI | MAY 13, 2023 | BY MARIA LOBO
Suara Festival in Nuanu (Bali) is a distinctive cultural event that celebrates independent art, music, and education. This year's program showcased exceptional talent, including Joni Agung and The Double T, Catur Hari Wijaya, and the highlight performance by Navicula.
Agung and The Double T emerged during the 1990s, drawing their inspiration from the fundamentals of reggae music.
Catur & The Sound Nomads offered an exciting audio adventure with captivating tunes and energetic beats that incorporate distinct Arabic and Indonesian strings, delightful flutes, organic percussion, and various original genres. The music is infused with age-old wisdom from diverse cultural traditions.
Navicula, formed in 1996, consists of Robi (leader vocalist, guitarist and activist), Dadang (guitarist), Krishna( bass) and Palel (drummer).Their lyrics which explore global social and environmental concerns certainly grab people's attention
The festival had a crisp and intense combination of upbeat reggae with the reverberating echoes of grunge. A blend that ensured great dancing moves in the arena and a joyful atmosphere.The artists established a deep connection with their audience, creating an aura of electric enthusiasm and euphoria that enveloped everyone present.
Navicula's spectacular performance marked the end of the night and right from the start, it was clear that there was a strong bond between the band and its fans. When they sang some of their hits, Dinasti Matahari (Dynasty of the Sun) and Mafia Hukum ( Legal Mafia) the enthusiasm grew and their voices harmonised flawlessly.
