The William & Mary Middle Eastern Music Ensemble featuring guest artists: Imad Al Taha Iraqi violinist, arranger, composer Danis Sugiyanto Fulbright artist and teacher-in-residence from Central Java, Indonesia, with Richmond-based musicians Gamelan Raga Kusuma and Rumput Postscript: Watch our version of Tombo Ati, shot and posted by an audience member! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzqVgSF_rnk

RIFF Music Fest is an international competitive festival with 65 local, national and international bands selected to perform at venues around Richmond over 5 days concurrent with RIFF's film festival. A week full of great performances, industry panels, industry think tanks, RIFF jam sessions, and a platform for filmmakers and musicians to network and forge … Continue reading Richmond International Film Festival

Come out for an evening of Javanese stringband music featuring Danis Sugiyanto and crankie scrolling art with shadow puppets. Chill, different, kid-friendly.

Rumput plays at the private grand opening event for this fascinating exhibit on silhouette and shadow art.

Flyer for Waldjinah and OK Rumput at Balemong Resort  

Just back from our tour of Java, a year of cultural scholarship in Indonesia, and a semester of intensive study with Javanese master musician Danis Sugiyanto, Rumput is eager to present Akar ("roots") to our hometown friends. Akar, a musical, graphic, and kinetic retelling of the tale of Jack & the Beanstalk, is the culmination … Continue reading Akar — US Premiere at The Roundhouse

Rumput with Falsa and Kamyar Arsani Falsa performs 14th century Sufi music, described as " the cure for alienation" and "music that's not about means to ends but about meaning and transcendence. Umer Piracha on Vocals, accompanied by Siddharth Ashokkumar on Carnatic Violin, Tom Deis on Guitar/Harmonium, Paul Arendt on Lead Guitar, and Greg Foran … Continue reading Transcendental Showcase @ Rhizome DC