Los Angeles Electric 8

In this unprecedented concert, guitar octet Los Angeles Electric 8 welcomes Javanese vocalist Peni Candra Rini for her U.S. debut. As the shimmering overtones of the electric guitar orchestra adorn Rini’s soulful voice, the artists find inspiration in each other’s vibrant musical traditions. Featuring music by Charles T. Griffes, Lou Harrison and Mantle Hood, the program encompasses a century of American composers whose life’s work found spiritual connection to the subtle melodies and complex rhythms of Indonesia.

Peni Candra Rini is one of few vocalists in Indonesia who performs sindhen, a female solo accompanist to a gamelan orchestra. As a teacher in Java, she is strongly committed to preserving the musical traditions of her country. Rini is currently in-residence at the California Institute of the Arts on a six-month grant from the Asian Cultural Council.

Presented and sponsored by Sundays Live at LACMA.