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Cultural Infusion Ltd is a non-profit organization that holds in-school interactive workshops for students. They have recently introduced a new and popular performance group, The Rhythm Hunters, an Indonesian music and world percussion ensemble. The Rhythm Hunters introduce students to the culture and traditions of Indonesia through music, playing an inspired brand of physical drumming blended with tuned wood blocks and bronze percussion. The group use a range of different Indonesian woodwind instruments including the vibrant horn-like flute called the saluang, the sampelong and bansi from Sumatra. The Rhythm Hunters have been well received by both teachers and students and will be performing throughout NSW in 2006.

Another Cultural Infusion Indonesian artist is Sutendri, An Indonesion shadow puppeteer from Western Australia. Sutendri will be touring NSW in 2006.
Sutendri is a world-renowned artist taking students on a journey through the myths and stories of Indonesia. With his traditional wayang figures cut from leather, Tendri brings to life the ancestral spirits said to be dwelling in the puppets. Accompanied by the enchanting sounds of the gamelan, his mystical manipulation and traditional stories will enthral the audience.

Tari Gambelan is another NSW Cultural Infusion Indonesian performance group which allows students to experience Indonesian gamelan music and the colourful dancing from the island of Bali. Tari Gambelan enables students to learn some of the basic Balinese dance steps, play the gamelan instruments and gain valuable cultural insights into Indonesian life.

For further information about these performers, or to request a 2006 brochure, contact Cultural Infusion on tel: 1800 010 069, fax: 1800 010 269 or visit their website www.culturalinfusion.com