Discovering the Rich Traditions of Music of Bali

Steeped in history and culture, the island of Bali also has a rich heritage when it comes to music. A perfect way to explore the island and discover this heritage is by staying at an Ubud hotel such as Uma Bali which helps you experience the local culture. This luxury hotel Bali offers English speaking guides who will take you on unforgettable excursions to a variety of local attractions. Similar to that of Javanese music, the music of Bali has rich traditions some of which are unique to the island. This includes the “kecak” which is a type of singing that imitates certain sounds of monkeys! The gamelan is a traditional music ensemble which can be found in Bali along with other musical forms including angklung which is a type of cremation music and bebonangan which is used for processions.

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