1) Where is the origin of Angklung? - Which part of Indonesia
2) What are the two materials used to make the Angklungs?
3) How do you play the instruments
4) What colour Bamboo is used to make the Angklungs?
5) How long are the bamboos left to dry before it can be used?
6) Are Angklungs Handmade or Machine made?
7) What are the 2 types of pentatonic scale in Angklungs?
8) Which Occassion are Angklungs commonly used in Indonesia?

Interview with Musician and Conductor Mr Shaik Khalil

Performance by Djoko Mangkrengg

Formed in 2009 by late music director Mohamed Khamis Selamat, Djoko Mangkrengg, which means “enthusiastic youth” in Javanese, is a performing arts group based at Pasir Ris East Community Centre. Its mission is to provide a platform for students to pursue their passion in traditional Malay music after they have graduated from their respective schools.

There are two parts to the ensemble: one features gamelan instruments tuned to the diatonic and chromatic scale, while the other is a modern ensemble that performs mainly on Indonesian instruments such as the angklung, kulintang and gamelan. The latter also brings western instruments such as strings and percussions into the mix for a contemporary sound. Their late director’s aim was to create a distinctive Singaporean sound through this concept.

Djoko Mangkrengg hopes to provide the platform for young musicians to carry on playing and performing so that this unique art form will live on in years to come.

Performance by Siglap Nusantara Orchestra at Yogyakarta International Arts Festival 2008