"There were about 50 musicians from eight countries that will enliven the event jazz festival in Batam," said the ASEAN Committee Dwiki Dharmawan Jazz Festival, in Batam on Friday.
Musicians the world to attend, he said, among other Patamapongs Natasha from Thailand, Jeremy Tordjman from France, and a couple from the Philippines, Sandra Lim Viray shared-June Viray.
From within the country, participate enliven Dwiki Darmawan Quartet, Iga Mawarni, Nita Aartsen Quattro, Iwan Abdie, and Romero Yeppi Acoustic Smile. And local bands that will perform the Cleo, Chetnique, and Al Capone.
"In addition, there will be a jazz group consisting of Ligro Gusti Hendy, Agam Hamzah, and Adi Darmawan. Featuring jazz rock overtones," said Dwiki Darmawan. Tourism and Culture Ministry officials said Raseno musicians will perform in a three stage at Harbour Bay, Batam.
Two stage located inside the restaurant called Sea Jazz and Jazz Walk. While the main stage is placed in front of the restaurant is Wonderful Indonesia. The committee also provides a bazaar for souvenirs Asean Jazz Festival to four.
Visitors are free to enter the festival arena.
Iga Mawarni jazz musicians say hope visitors can enjoy the treats offered jazz musicians from all over Indonesia and abroad. "To enjoy jazz does not need to understand, but quite enjoyable. How do we respond and translate it. Music is always going to be a means to go anywhere without patronizing," said Iga.Meanwhile, Vice Governor of Riau Islands Province Soerya Respationo said the Government welcomed ASEAN's Riau Islands Jazz Festival. According to Deputy Governor, Asean Jazz Festival can stimulate foreign tourists visit to Batam.
"Events like this will make life more Batam. Let us turn Batam with music. Because the music entertaining," said Soerya. (ANTARA News), Translated By Romescopurba.com
