Bunga Dessri
vocalist | multi-instrumentalist |
composer | activist | writer
About
Bunga Dessri is a vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, composer, writer, and cultural activist from West Java, Indonesia. Her work focuses on the research, preservation, and creation of music rooted in Indonesian traditional music, particularly Sundanese traditions.She specializes in Sundanese vocals and instruments including rebab, tarawangsa, piul, tarompet penca, kacapi, suling, and gamelan. For over a decade, Bunga has advocated for gender equality in Sundanese Karawitan through artistic practice, research, education, and community work.Bunga is the Chairwoman of the Puspa Karima Foundation and Director of the Kacapaesan Research Centre, both focusing on cultural empowerment, research, and advocacy. Her writings have appeared in academic and cultural publications.Links:Puspa Karima FoundationKacapaesan Research CentreBunga's Profile & Portofolio PDF
MUSIC
MV & Performances
WRITING
Bunga Dessri is also active in research and writing. Her research has developed into various forms of writing, from popular articles and academic journals to books. To date, she has authored more than 25 books focused on culture, arts, and society.
PRESS
CULTURAL EXCHANGE
The following programs represent important moments in Bunga Dessri’s cultural exchange journey. Through these experiences, she has connected with diverse communities, shared Indonesian traditional arts, and gained new perspectives across artistic, social, and cultural contexts.These programs reflect her ongoing commitment to cross-cultural dialogue, artistic collaboration, cultural research, and community engagement. Through local and international exchanges, Bunga continues to develop artistic practices rooted in Indonesian traditional music and cultural preservation.
Connect
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