The group’s name, Baraya was adopted from Indonesian Sundanese word which means; relative, family. The word Baraya was chosen not only because of its catchy sound or/and easy word to pronounce or remember, but also for a reminder to all of us, that we are somehow related, we are all family living under one sky, living in one earth. We are the same, no matter where we are, where we’re from, or which culture background we have. We are all human beings. Though each one of us is different and unique, we all have one thing in common, Love. The need for love, the love for music, the love for rhytm and melody.Baraya is a world, electro fusion band with a flavour of Indonesian Sundanese traditional music, with a highly original and appealing mixture of traditional sounds and instruments with western and contemporary textures.Danet Primandani, the founder of BARAYA, who started his musical journey as a drummer in Depot Kreasi Seni Bandung (DKSB) in 1984 at his hometown, Bandung, with the legendary, musician and visionary, the late Harry Roesli, and played for him in several music events, such as HarryUllyLeo concert (1984), Teater Koma’s Opera Kecoa(1985). Then he moved on and spent three years studying in Switzerland. On his Summer Holiday he went around Switzerland & Holland, watching music festivals such St.Gallens Music Festival, in Switzerland, 1986, North Sea Jazz Festival, in Holland, 1986 and was unconsciously influenced by the giants of music who performed in those festivals, such as Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, Toure Kunda, Youssou n’ Dour, Level 42, to name a few. In 1989 he moved to Sydney, Australia, to study music in Australian Institute of Music, Sydney and film production in KVB, Film & Television Production School, Sydney. He also took courses from Kerry Lambe Songwriting Course, and Derek Williams MIDI & Technology Music Course during 1994-1995. During those years he saw a life changing performance of Nitin Sawhney in Sydney, Australia. Danet finally found what he’d been searching for in music.Baraya was formed in Bandung, in 2004, with first 3 singles: 1. Ceurik Rahwana 2. Cigawiran 3. Baraya.The latest formation of the band:
Danet Primandani, Saprudin, Hati Nur Illah, Intan Kartika Widji, Hendarsah, Wawan Setiawan & Elang RahayuBaraya was spotted number 1 for three weeks in a row in the program OZ Box Show,from one of the oldest and most famous radios in Bandung OZ FM 103.1 as well as closing the year 2004 with the single, Ceurik Rahwana.Baraya started its first concert in an event called “ Traditional Music in New Interpretation organized by Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Bandung, in 26 February 2005, at Indoor Theater, Taman Budaya, Bandung with Kyai Fatahillah Gamelan Ensemble, Orchestra Simphony Bumi Siliwangi, Sadisana Percussions, etcThen in 10 March 2005, Baraya was given the opportunity to be an opening & closing act of the Indonesian Promo Tour of Universal Music artist, who was formerly known as International Duo M2M, Marion Raven, in Nine Muses Club, Jakarta.Next, Baraya took participation in a monthly jazz event, held by Klab Jazz Bandung, with well known jazz musicians who happened to be based in Bandung, such as Bambang Nugroho, Imam Pras, in Rumah Musik Harry Roesli, Bandung 2006.
Then in 8 April 2006, Baraya was among the indie musicians and DJs from Bandung & Jakarta who played in an event held by OZ 103.1 FM, Advark Laboratory, Amare Lounge, called The Soundz Therapy Outdoor Session in Ciater Highland Resort, Ciater.While still in the process of finishing the debut album, Baraya participated in another event organized by OZ 103.1 FM, which called 3 1/2 Diva, in 11 Mei 2006, at Bumi Sangkuriang, Ciumbeuleuit, Bandung.Baraya played in several other gigs, such as The 21st Anniversary of SMAN 1 Purwadadi, Subang, in April 2006 and Jazz Ngabuburit, in September 2007 at SMAN 2 Bandung.Then in 25 November 2007 Baraya launched the debut album called “The Day†with single with same name, which “The Day†video single was aired in local TV Stations across the nation during the Ramadhan, year 2007.Recently, Baraya played with Eddy Syakroni & friends in the Annually International Java Jazz Festival 2008, in Jakarta Convention Centre, among the international musicians who played there were Kenny “Babyface†Edmonds, James Ingram, The Manhattan Transfers, Lee Ritenour, Steve Gadd, Incognito, etc….among the crowds who attended the closing night, were The Indonesian Vice President who happened to visit Baraya’s stage and congratulated on the performance personally.
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