Wis and his band, The Hydrant, are the pioneers of rockabilly in millennium-era Indonesia.
She always believes in the power of the written word and started Ubud Writers and Readers Festival
U2's Achtung Baby was my first record. I bought the cassette when I was just 12 years old.
Ibu Robin believes that love heals. Since 2003 she has volunteered to help mothers in Bali deliver babies (via the Bumi Sehat Foundation).
Soon after he made the decision to quit working for a Seattle-based cruise company, Odeck began a mini cuisine revolution by introducing---arguably---the first ever fine dining concept to the Ubud food scene via "Ary's Warung".
New Kids On The Block! Post concert syndrome. Oh well, considering I've waited 20 years to see them... I've spent my life listening to their albums over and over again haha...
At home, not that many people know who she really is.
Even though he has inherited the legacy of the world famous Neka Art Museum in Ubud, he doesn't just stop there.
Well, right now I'm preparing for my first solo album---my first single, "Serasa", is already out, by the way.
Flamboyant and charismatic, Robi is one of a few pioneers of all this green activism among Indonesian musicians.
All this month, three songs seem to take possession of me: James Morrison's "In My Dreams" and Jason Mraz's "The World As I See It" and "I Won't Give Up".
One of the most successful local restaurateurs in Bali, the low profile Gusky commenced with his love of food from his youth.
Where there's an uber-cool party, there's Tina Ardie. (Well, her presence makes the cool party become uber-cool.)
Superman Is Dead since I used their songs for my movie soundtrack, and Chubby Checker.
Without having any formal vocal training, Sari can still easily prove that she's one of the best female rock singers Indonesia has ever had.
A very detail-oriented perfectionist, he began his career in motion pictures right after he completed his studies in Toronto, Canada.
A small, light, and intimate cultural conversation with The Secret Agents.
Arief 'Ayip' Budiman is a key figure of graphic design and marketing communication in Indonesia. He started marking his territory since 1991. He pioneered and at the forefront of so-called "creative industry" in Bali.
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Music journalist, writer, radio DJ, socio-political activist, creative industry leader, and a qualified librarian, Rudolf Dethu is heavily under the influence of the punk rock philosophy.
