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Sat 03 Oct
|Green Place Studios
SARASANDO - Traditional Indonesian Music Concert with Socials & Snacks
Congklak Social Club hosts INALEAH for an afternoon built around the sasando, the palm-leaf stringed instrument of Rote Island in East Nusa Tenggara. She plays traditional songs and her own work, and improvises a piece from words and feelings the room gives her. Between sets there are snacks from East Nusa Tenggara and games of congklak, so come if you want to meet people rather than just sit and listen.
Time & Location
03 Oct 2026, 15:00 – 17:30
Green Place Studios, 127A Elderfield Road, London E5 0AY
About the event
An interactive evening of Sasando music, Indonesian culture, Congklak, traditional snacks and new connections. Feel. Listen. Connect.
SARASANDO: From Feeling to Sound
An intimate evening of music, culture and connection
What if a concert could be shaped by how you feel?
Join Congklak Social Club for an intimate afternoon with INALEAH, exploring the sounds, stories and traditions of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, through one of the country's most distinctive instruments.
The Sasando is a traditional stringed instrument from the island of Rote, in East Nusa Tenggara. Its distinctive circular palm-leaf structure surrounds the strings, creating a warm, resonant sound unlike almost any other instrument. For one afternoon, experience this remarkable instrument in an intimate London setting.
At the heart of the evening is SARASANDO—a reimagined Sasando performance inspired by "Saya Rasa" ("I feel"). INALEAH invites the audience to contribute words, shapes and feelings that become part of an intimate, improvisational musical experience.
The evening will feature
🎶 Live Sasando performance
Traditional songs from East Nusa Tenggara alongside Inaleah's original music.
🖌️ An interactive performance
Your words, feelings and ideas become part of the music and visual experience.
🎲 Congklak & conversation
Play Indonesia's traditional board game and socialise with fellow guests in a curated setting.
🌏 East Nusa Tenggara through sound and story
Discover the culture and traditions behind the music and instrument.
🍪 East Nusa Tenggara snacks & refreshments
Enjoy traditional flavours from the island during the afternoon
Whether you have a connection to Indonesia, are curious about Southeast Asian culture, or simply love discovering new sounds, SARASANDO: From Feeling to Sound invites you to slow down, listen, participate and connect.
Hosted by Congklak Social Club in collaboration with Art with INALEAH. Hosted at Green Place Studios.
Find out more info or book your tickets on https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sarasando-traditional-indonesian-music-concert-with-socials-snacks-tickets-1998539142374
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