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WOODS to give you moods! 🌿

This song brings back a lot of memories from our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta

It was arranged spontaneously for cello with @wilowilo_ during a rehearsal break. Later on @rohalfhide (percussion), @emir.cello (additional cello, cuk & cak), @julienoomen (bass) and @bernadetaastari (backing vocals) also added their magic. 🙌🏼

WOODS is the last single before the album release, and possibly my favourite song on the album, for it's flow and rich, yet intimate arrangement. It's a dreamy, feel-good song about reconnecting to (your true) nature.

Link in Bio to enjoy the Full Song.

Album cover artwork by @djdeckwitz
📽 by @lourenslente

WOODS to give you moods! 🌿

This song brings back a lot of memories from our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta

It was arranged spontaneously for cello with @wilowilo_ during a rehearsal break. Later on @rohalfhide (percussion), @emir.cello (additional cello, cuk & cak), @julienoomen (bass) and @bernadetaastari (backing vocals) also added their magic. 🙌🏼

WOODS is the last single before the album release, and possibly my favourite song on the album, for it's flow and rich, yet intimate arrangement. It's a dreamy, feel-good song about reconnecting to (your true) nature.

Link in Bio to enjoy the Full Song.

Album cover artwork by @djdeckwitz
📽 by @lourenslente

WOODS to give you moods! 🌿

This song brings back a lot of memories from our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta

It was arranged spontaneously for cello with @wilowilo_ during a rehearsal break. Later on @rohalfhide (percussion), @emir.cello (additional cello, cuk & cak), @julienoomen (bass) and @bernadetaastari (backing vocals) also added their magic. 🙌🏼

WOODS is the last single before the album release, and possibly my favourite song on the album, for it's flow and rich, yet intimate arrangement. It's a dreamy, feel-good song about reconnecting to (your true) nature.

Link in Bio to enjoy the Full Song.

Album cover artwork by @djdeckwitz
📽 by @lourenslente

De J.C. Bloem poëzieprijs 2025 voor 'Handleiding voor ontheemden'!

De poëzie werd gevierd tijdens een mooie middag samen met @yentlvanstokkum en @anneprovoost

Speciale dank aan de organisatie en aan de jury - @joost.nijsen, Noraly Beyer en @froukjevdp - voor hun mooie woorden.

S/o naar iedereen bij @atlascontact

en een diepe buiging naar @la_deck voor haar steun en scherpe oog. 🤎

Foto's door @marciatistic die tevens de airbrush van Mr. Bloem maakte en door @joost.nijsen

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#jcbloem #jcbloempoezieprijs #handleidingvoorontheemden

De J.C. Bloem poëzieprijs 2025 voor 'Handleiding voor ontheemden'!

De poëzie werd gevierd tijdens een mooie middag samen met @yentlvanstokkum en @anneprovoost

Speciale dank aan de organisatie en aan de jury - @joost.nijsen, Noraly Beyer en @froukjevdp - voor hun mooie woorden.

S/o naar iedereen bij @atlascontact

en een diepe buiging naar @la_deck voor haar steun en scherpe oog. 🤎

Foto's door @marciatistic die tevens de airbrush van Mr. Bloem maakte en door @joost.nijsen

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#jcbloem #jcbloempoezieprijs #handleidingvoorontheemden

De J.C. Bloem poëzieprijs 2025 voor 'Handleiding voor ontheemden'!

De poëzie werd gevierd tijdens een mooie middag samen met @yentlvanstokkum en @anneprovoost

Speciale dank aan de organisatie en aan de jury - @joost.nijsen, Noraly Beyer en @froukjevdp - voor hun mooie woorden.

S/o naar iedereen bij @atlascontact

en een diepe buiging naar @la_deck voor haar steun en scherpe oog. 🤎

Foto's door @marciatistic die tevens de airbrush van Mr. Bloem maakte en door @joost.nijsen

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#jcbloem #jcbloempoezieprijs #handleidingvoorontheemden

De J.C. Bloem poëzieprijs 2025 voor 'Handleiding voor ontheemden'!

De poëzie werd gevierd tijdens een mooie middag samen met @yentlvanstokkum en @anneprovoost

Speciale dank aan de organisatie en aan de jury - @joost.nijsen, Noraly Beyer en @froukjevdp - voor hun mooie woorden.

S/o naar iedereen bij @atlascontact

en een diepe buiging naar @la_deck voor haar steun en scherpe oog. 🤎

Foto's door @marciatistic die tevens de airbrush van Mr. Bloem maakte en door @joost.nijsen

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#jcbloem #jcbloempoezieprijs #handleidingvoorontheemden

[English version below]

Armando Ello en Simone Berger maakten samen de documentaire ‘Stemmen van naoorlogse generaties’. Deze onderzoekt hoe oorlog, het koloniaal verleden in Indonesië en migratie doorwerken:

"Reggie Baay, Adriaan van Dis, Dido Michielsen en Sylvia Pessireron verwerkten hun familiegeschiedenis in hun oeuvre en kijken hierop terug. Vier anderen van de derde generatie gebruiken hun familiegeschiedenis op artistieke of professionele wijze in hun dagelijkse werk: Cheroney Pelupessy, Inez Schelfhout, Esmay Usmany en Robin Block. Zij geven een nieuwe vorm aan hun bewogen erfenis en aan de toekomst van het herdenken.
Laatstgenoemde maakte speciaal voor deze documentaire het live poëzie/muziekstuk ‘in de gezichten van onze kinderen’."

Beeld en productie: @armando.ello

Voor de speellijst van de documentaire zie: shorturl.at/adC35
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Armando Ello and Simone Berger made the documentary 'Voices of post-war generations'. With interviews, lectures and performance this film examines how war, the colonial past of the Dutch in Indonesia and migration still have an impact on following generations. For this film, Robin made the live poetry/music piece 'in the faces of our children’:

This landscape remembers everything. It retains shapes the way the roots of trees retain water. Their images trickle back into the world. The leaves exude the right colours. The wind carries our scent. This is what we planted. 400 years don’t disappear after an eruption.

We are still here, fermenting in this earth. In pits. Under ruins. In the corner of an eye. In ethereal echoes. In the faces of our children.

my blood is still warm
a strip of sunlight cuts
across my throat

there is a language
that is starting to dawn

some roots do nothing but dangle
and I am surprised by how smoothly the water
glides off them

I love the smell
of freshly departed rain

and how deep
my feet sink

I’m standing here
with curled toes

on the dark soil
where every day something new

the dark soil
where every day something
even greener grows

#stemmenvaneennaoorlogsegeneratie #documentaire #poetryfilm #poetrymusic
#kolonialegeschiedenis #indo #indisch #poëzie #poetry #indonesie #indonesia

New Album 'Hello, Sun' Out Now!☀️
.....on your favourite dreaming service....

The Full Album is Out. Superproud and excited to share 'Hello, Sun' with You 🤲🏼✨️

This album is the result of a journey of some four years, starting in 2022 in @antida_record in Bali, followed by our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta @ady_violin & @wilowilo_

After that producer @rohalfhide , @julienoomen and I have worked very hard to sculpt each of these 11 dreamy, moody, happy-melancholic songs. With the help of many great musicians and artists, both in the Netherlands and Indonesia, that so generously poured their art and soul into it. This album also belongs to them! 🌿

To me personally, this album is about much more than my love for Indonesia or honouring my family history; rather than looking back, it is a way forward by creating together, nourishing friendships and sharing moments and ideas in the here and now.  

👂🏼☀️ 'Hello, Sun' is now Yours to Enjoy trough the Link in the Bio. Let me know which Song is your favourite!

Many thanks/terima kasih/matur suksma:
Ro Halfhide: co-producer, drums, percussion, harmonica, backing vocals
Julien Oomen: bass, cuatro, sansula, backing vocals
Wilis Permadi: cello 
Hady Irawan: violin
@bernadetaastari : vocals & piano 
@emir.cello : cello, cuk & cak 
@srayamurtikanti : gamelan 
@agustian_supriatna : suling 
annabel.laura: co-writer of 'In Between' 
@milantrompet : trumpet 
@cleo.tjitrodipo : kendang, suling 
Jair Stein: backing vocals 
@antida_darsana and the team of Antida Studios, Den Pasar, and recording engineer: @toneeprajogo
Brian Lucey @magicgardenmastering
@djdeckwitz for the album cover artwork

Thank you for your friendship and advice:
@mbak_yu , @sallyseloy , @samiakotele , @ranggavega & Lona, @fabbyduck

The Full Album is Out. Superproud and excited to share 'Hello, Sun' with You 🤲🏼✨️

This album is the result of a journey of some four years, starting in 2022 in @antida_record in Bali, followed by our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta @ady_violin & @wilowilo_

After that producer @rohalfhide , @julienoomen and I have worked very hard to sculpt each of these 11 dreamy, moody, happy-melancholic songs. With the help of many great musicians and artists, both in the Netherlands and Indonesia, that so generously poured their art and soul into it. This album also belongs to them! 🌿

To me personally, this album is about much more than my love for Indonesia or honouring my family history; rather than looking back, it is a way forward by creating together, nourishing friendships and sharing moments and ideas in the here and now.  

👂🏼☀️ 'Hello, Sun' is now Yours to Enjoy trough the Link in the Bio. Let me know which Song is your favourite!

Many thanks/terima kasih/matur suksma:
Ro Halfhide: co-producer, drums, percussion, harmonica, backing vocals
Julien Oomen: bass, cuatro, sansula, backing vocals
Wilis Permadi: cello 
Hady Irawan: violin
@bernadetaastari : vocals & piano 
@emir.cello : cello, cuk & cak 
@srayamurtikanti : gamelan 
@agustian_supriatna : suling 
annabel.laura: co-writer of 'In Between' 
@milantrompet : trumpet 
@cleo.tjitrodipo : kendang, suling 
Jair Stein: backing vocals 
@antida_darsana and the team of Antida Studios, Den Pasar, and recording engineer: @toneeprajogo
Brian Lucey @magicgardenmastering
@djdeckwitz for the album cover artwork

Thank you for your friendship and advice:
@mbak_yu , @sallyseloy , @samiakotele , @ranggavega & Lona, @fabbyduck

The Full Album is Out. Superproud and excited to share 'Hello, Sun' with You 🤲🏼✨️

This album is the result of a journey of some four years, starting in 2022 in @antida_record in Bali, followed by our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta @ady_violin & @wilowilo_

After that producer @rohalfhide , @julienoomen and I have worked very hard to sculpt each of these 11 dreamy, moody, happy-melancholic songs. With the help of many great musicians and artists, both in the Netherlands and Indonesia, that so generously poured their art and soul into it. This album also belongs to them! 🌿

To me personally, this album is about much more than my love for Indonesia or honouring my family history; rather than looking back, it is a way forward by creating together, nourishing friendships and sharing moments and ideas in the here and now.  

👂🏼☀️ 'Hello, Sun' is now Yours to Enjoy trough the Link in the Bio. Let me know which Song is your favourite!

Many thanks/terima kasih/matur suksma:
Ro Halfhide: co-producer, drums, percussion, harmonica, backing vocals
Julien Oomen: bass, cuatro, sansula, backing vocals
Wilis Permadi: cello 
Hady Irawan: violin
@bernadetaastari : vocals & piano 
@emir.cello : cello, cuk & cak 
@srayamurtikanti : gamelan 
@agustian_supriatna : suling 
annabel.laura: co-writer of 'In Between' 
@milantrompet : trumpet 
@cleo.tjitrodipo : kendang, suling 
Jair Stein: backing vocals 
@antida_darsana and the team of Antida Studios, Den Pasar, and recording engineer: @toneeprajogo
Brian Lucey @magicgardenmastering
@djdeckwitz for the album cover artwork

Thank you for your friendship and advice:
@mbak_yu , @sallyseloy , @samiakotele , @ranggavega & Lona, @fabbyduck

The Full Album is Out. Superproud and excited to share 'Hello, Sun' with You 🤲🏼✨️

This album is the result of a journey of some four years, starting in 2022 in @antida_record in Bali, followed by our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta @ady_violin & @wilowilo_

After that producer @rohalfhide , @julienoomen and I have worked very hard to sculpt each of these 11 dreamy, moody, happy-melancholic songs. With the help of many great musicians and artists, both in the Netherlands and Indonesia, that so generously poured their art and soul into it. This album also belongs to them! 🌿

To me personally, this album is about much more than my love for Indonesia or honouring my family history; rather than looking back, it is a way forward by creating together, nourishing friendships and sharing moments and ideas in the here and now.  

👂🏼☀️ 'Hello, Sun' is now Yours to Enjoy trough the Link in the Bio. Let me know which Song is your favourite!

Many thanks/terima kasih/matur suksma:
Ro Halfhide: co-producer, drums, percussion, harmonica, backing vocals
Julien Oomen: bass, cuatro, sansula, backing vocals
Wilis Permadi: cello 
Hady Irawan: violin
@bernadetaastari : vocals & piano 
@emir.cello : cello, cuk & cak 
@srayamurtikanti : gamelan 
@agustian_supriatna : suling 
annabel.laura: co-writer of 'In Between' 
@milantrompet : trumpet 
@cleo.tjitrodipo : kendang, suling 
Jair Stein: backing vocals 
@antida_darsana and the team of Antida Studios, Den Pasar, and recording engineer: @toneeprajogo
Brian Lucey @magicgardenmastering
@djdeckwitz for the album cover artwork

Thank you for your friendship and advice:
@mbak_yu , @sallyseloy , @samiakotele , @ranggavega & Lona, @fabbyduck

The Full Album is Out. Superproud and excited to share 'Hello, Sun' with You 🤲🏼✨️

This album is the result of a journey of some four years, starting in 2022 in @antida_record in Bali, followed by our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta @ady_violin & @wilowilo_

After that producer @rohalfhide , @julienoomen and I have worked very hard to sculpt each of these 11 dreamy, moody, happy-melancholic songs. With the help of many great musicians and artists, both in the Netherlands and Indonesia, that so generously poured their art and soul into it. This album also belongs to them! 🌿

To me personally, this album is about much more than my love for Indonesia or honouring my family history; rather than looking back, it is a way forward by creating together, nourishing friendships and sharing moments and ideas in the here and now.  

👂🏼☀️ 'Hello, Sun' is now Yours to Enjoy trough the Link in the Bio. Let me know which Song is your favourite!

Many thanks/terima kasih/matur suksma:
Ro Halfhide: co-producer, drums, percussion, harmonica, backing vocals
Julien Oomen: bass, cuatro, sansula, backing vocals
Wilis Permadi: cello 
Hady Irawan: violin
@bernadetaastari : vocals & piano 
@emir.cello : cello, cuk & cak 
@srayamurtikanti : gamelan 
@agustian_supriatna : suling 
annabel.laura: co-writer of 'In Between' 
@milantrompet : trumpet 
@cleo.tjitrodipo : kendang, suling 
Jair Stein: backing vocals 
@antida_darsana and the team of Antida Studios, Den Pasar, and recording engineer: @toneeprajogo
Brian Lucey @magicgardenmastering
@djdeckwitz for the album cover artwork

Thank you for your friendship and advice:
@mbak_yu , @sallyseloy , @samiakotele , @ranggavega & Lona, @fabbyduck

The Full Album is Out. Superproud and excited to share 'Hello, Sun' with You 🤲🏼✨️

This album is the result of a journey of some four years, starting in 2022 in @antida_record in Bali, followed by our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta @ady_violin & @wilowilo_

After that producer @rohalfhide , @julienoomen and I have worked very hard to sculpt each of these 11 dreamy, moody, happy-melancholic songs. With the help of many great musicians and artists, both in the Netherlands and Indonesia, that so generously poured their art and soul into it. This album also belongs to them! 🌿

To me personally, this album is about much more than my love for Indonesia or honouring my family history; rather than looking back, it is a way forward by creating together, nourishing friendships and sharing moments and ideas in the here and now.  

👂🏼☀️ 'Hello, Sun' is now Yours to Enjoy trough the Link in the Bio. Let me know which Song is your favourite!

Many thanks/terima kasih/matur suksma:
Ro Halfhide: co-producer, drums, percussion, harmonica, backing vocals
Julien Oomen: bass, cuatro, sansula, backing vocals
Wilis Permadi: cello 
Hady Irawan: violin
@bernadetaastari : vocals & piano 
@emir.cello : cello, cuk & cak 
@srayamurtikanti : gamelan 
@agustian_supriatna : suling 
annabel.laura: co-writer of 'In Between' 
@milantrompet : trumpet 
@cleo.tjitrodipo : kendang, suling 
Jair Stein: backing vocals 
@antida_darsana and the team of Antida Studios, Den Pasar, and recording engineer: @toneeprajogo
Brian Lucey @magicgardenmastering
@djdeckwitz for the album cover artwork

Thank you for your friendship and advice:
@mbak_yu , @sallyseloy , @samiakotele , @ranggavega & Lona, @fabbyduck

The Full Album is Out. Superproud and excited to share 'Hello, Sun' with You 🤲🏼✨️

This album is the result of a journey of some four years, starting in 2022 in @antida_record in Bali, followed by our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta @ady_violin & @wilowilo_

After that producer @rohalfhide , @julienoomen and I have worked very hard to sculpt each of these 11 dreamy, moody, happy-melancholic songs. With the help of many great musicians and artists, both in the Netherlands and Indonesia, that so generously poured their art and soul into it. This album also belongs to them! 🌿

To me personally, this album is about much more than my love for Indonesia or honouring my family history; rather than looking back, it is a way forward by creating together, nourishing friendships and sharing moments and ideas in the here and now.  

👂🏼☀️ 'Hello, Sun' is now Yours to Enjoy trough the Link in the Bio. Let me know which Song is your favourite!

Many thanks/terima kasih/matur suksma:
Ro Halfhide: co-producer, drums, percussion, harmonica, backing vocals
Julien Oomen: bass, cuatro, sansula, backing vocals
Wilis Permadi: cello 
Hady Irawan: violin
@bernadetaastari : vocals & piano 
@emir.cello : cello, cuk & cak 
@srayamurtikanti : gamelan 
@agustian_supriatna : suling 
annabel.laura: co-writer of 'In Between' 
@milantrompet : trumpet 
@cleo.tjitrodipo : kendang, suling 
Jair Stein: backing vocals 
@antida_darsana and the team of Antida Studios, Den Pasar, and recording engineer: @toneeprajogo
Brian Lucey @magicgardenmastering
@djdeckwitz for the album cover artwork

Thank you for your friendship and advice:
@mbak_yu , @sallyseloy , @samiakotele , @ranggavega & Lona, @fabbyduck

The Full Album is Out. Superproud and excited to share 'Hello, Sun' with You 🤲🏼✨️

This album is the result of a journey of some four years, starting in 2022 in @antida_record in Bali, followed by our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta @ady_violin & @wilowilo_

After that producer @rohalfhide , @julienoomen and I have worked very hard to sculpt each of these 11 dreamy, moody, happy-melancholic songs. With the help of many great musicians and artists, both in the Netherlands and Indonesia, that so generously poured their art and soul into it. This album also belongs to them! 🌿

To me personally, this album is about much more than my love for Indonesia or honouring my family history; rather than looking back, it is a way forward by creating together, nourishing friendships and sharing moments and ideas in the here and now.  

👂🏼☀️ 'Hello, Sun' is now Yours to Enjoy trough the Link in the Bio. Let me know which Song is your favourite!

Many thanks/terima kasih/matur suksma:
Ro Halfhide: co-producer, drums, percussion, harmonica, backing vocals
Julien Oomen: bass, cuatro, sansula, backing vocals
Wilis Permadi: cello 
Hady Irawan: violin
@bernadetaastari : vocals & piano 
@emir.cello : cello, cuk & cak 
@srayamurtikanti : gamelan 
@agustian_supriatna : suling 
annabel.laura: co-writer of 'In Between' 
@milantrompet : trumpet 
@cleo.tjitrodipo : kendang, suling 
Jair Stein: backing vocals 
@antida_darsana and the team of Antida Studios, Den Pasar, and recording engineer: @toneeprajogo
Brian Lucey @magicgardenmastering
@djdeckwitz for the album cover artwork

Thank you for your friendship and advice:
@mbak_yu , @sallyseloy , @samiakotele , @ranggavega & Lona, @fabbyduck

The Full Album is Out. Superproud and excited to share 'Hello, Sun' with You 🤲🏼✨️

This album is the result of a journey of some four years, starting in 2022 in @antida_record in Bali, followed by our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta @ady_violin & @wilowilo_

After that producer @rohalfhide , @julienoomen and I have worked very hard to sculpt each of these 11 dreamy, moody, happy-melancholic songs. With the help of many great musicians and artists, both in the Netherlands and Indonesia, that so generously poured their art and soul into it. This album also belongs to them! 🌿

To me personally, this album is about much more than my love for Indonesia or honouring my family history; rather than looking back, it is a way forward by creating together, nourishing friendships and sharing moments and ideas in the here and now.  

👂🏼☀️ 'Hello, Sun' is now Yours to Enjoy trough the Link in the Bio. Let me know which Song is your favourite!

Many thanks/terima kasih/matur suksma:
Ro Halfhide: co-producer, drums, percussion, harmonica, backing vocals
Julien Oomen: bass, cuatro, sansula, backing vocals
Wilis Permadi: cello 
Hady Irawan: violin
@bernadetaastari : vocals & piano 
@emir.cello : cello, cuk & cak 
@srayamurtikanti : gamelan 
@agustian_supriatna : suling 
annabel.laura: co-writer of 'In Between' 
@milantrompet : trumpet 
@cleo.tjitrodipo : kendang, suling 
Jair Stein: backing vocals 
@antida_darsana and the team of Antida Studios, Den Pasar, and recording engineer: @toneeprajogo
Brian Lucey @magicgardenmastering
@djdeckwitz for the album cover artwork

Thank you for your friendship and advice:
@mbak_yu , @sallyseloy , @samiakotele , @ranggavega & Lona, @fabbyduck

The Full Album is Out. Superproud and excited to share 'Hello, Sun' with You 🤲🏼✨️

This album is the result of a journey of some four years, starting in 2022 in @antida_record in Bali, followed by our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta @ady_violin & @wilowilo_

After that producer @rohalfhide , @julienoomen and I have worked very hard to sculpt each of these 11 dreamy, moody, happy-melancholic songs. With the help of many great musicians and artists, both in the Netherlands and Indonesia, that so generously poured their art and soul into it. This album also belongs to them! 🌿

To me personally, this album is about much more than my love for Indonesia or honouring my family history; rather than looking back, it is a way forward by creating together, nourishing friendships and sharing moments and ideas in the here and now.  

👂🏼☀️ 'Hello, Sun' is now Yours to Enjoy trough the Link in the Bio. Let me know which Song is your favourite!

Many thanks/terima kasih/matur suksma:
Ro Halfhide: co-producer, drums, percussion, harmonica, backing vocals
Julien Oomen: bass, cuatro, sansula, backing vocals
Wilis Permadi: cello 
Hady Irawan: violin
@bernadetaastari : vocals & piano 
@emir.cello : cello, cuk & cak 
@srayamurtikanti : gamelan 
@agustian_supriatna : suling 
annabel.laura: co-writer of 'In Between' 
@milantrompet : trumpet 
@cleo.tjitrodipo : kendang, suling 
Jair Stein: backing vocals 
@antida_darsana and the team of Antida Studios, Den Pasar, and recording engineer: @toneeprajogo
Brian Lucey @magicgardenmastering
@djdeckwitz for the album cover artwork

Thank you for your friendship and advice:
@mbak_yu , @sallyseloy , @samiakotele , @ranggavega & Lona, @fabbyduck

The Full Album is Out. Superproud and excited to share 'Hello, Sun' with You 🤲🏼✨️

This album is the result of a journey of some four years, starting in 2022 in @antida_record in Bali, followed by our music tour in Java with @erasmushuis_jakarta @ady_violin & @wilowilo_

After that producer @rohalfhide , @julienoomen and I have worked very hard to sculpt each of these 11 dreamy, moody, happy-melancholic songs. With the help of many great musicians and artists, both in the Netherlands and Indonesia, that so generously poured their art and soul into it. This album also belongs to them! 🌿

To me personally, this album is about much more than my love for Indonesia or honouring my family history; rather than looking back, it is a way forward by creating together, nourishing friendships and sharing moments and ideas in the here and now.  

👂🏼☀️ 'Hello, Sun' is now Yours to Enjoy trough the Link in the Bio. Let me know which Song is your favourite!

Many thanks/terima kasih/matur suksma:
Ro Halfhide: co-producer, drums, percussion, harmonica, backing vocals
Julien Oomen: bass, cuatro, sansula, backing vocals
Wilis Permadi: cello 
Hady Irawan: violin
@bernadetaastari : vocals & piano 
@emir.cello : cello, cuk & cak 
@srayamurtikanti : gamelan 
@agustian_supriatna : suling 
annabel.laura: co-writer of 'In Between' 
@milantrompet : trumpet 
@cleo.tjitrodipo : kendang, suling 
Jair Stein: backing vocals 
@antida_darsana and the team of Antida Studios, Den Pasar, and recording engineer: @toneeprajogo
Brian Lucey @magicgardenmastering
@djdeckwitz for the album cover artwork

Thank you for your friendship and advice:
@mbak_yu , @sallyseloy , @samiakotele , @ranggavega & Lona, @fabbyduck

7 juni | Pelita Dialoogtafel in Paleis Het Loo

Op 7 juni 2026 organiseert Stichting Pelita in @paleishetloo, de Pelita Dialoogtafel. Met als thema ‘(on)gelijkheid’ en een spoken word optreden door @robinblock.

Ook Paleis Het Loo heeft een gedeelde geschiedenis met voormalig Nederlands-Indië. Koningin Wilhelmina stelde in 1946 een deel van het paleis ter beschikking voor de opvang van nabestaanden van omgekomen verzetsstrijders en van officieren uit voormalig Nederlands-Indië. In 1958 liet zij een vleugel inrichten voor het verblijf van Indische repatrianten.

‼Kijk voor gratis deelname op onze website. Inschrijven is verplicht.

7 juni | Pelita Dialoogtafel in Paleis Het Loo

Op 7 juni 2026 organiseert Stichting Pelita in @paleishetloo, de Pelita Dialoogtafel. Met als thema ‘(on)gelijkheid’ en een spoken word optreden door @robinblock.

Ook Paleis Het Loo heeft een gedeelde geschiedenis met voormalig Nederlands-Indië. Koningin Wilhelmina stelde in 1946 een deel van het paleis ter beschikking voor de opvang van nabestaanden van omgekomen verzetsstrijders en van officieren uit voormalig Nederlands-Indië. In 1958 liet zij een vleugel inrichten voor het verblijf van Indische repatrianten.

‼Kijk voor gratis deelname op onze website. Inschrijven is verplicht.

In de @de_volkskrant vandaag, met een gedicht over de bekladding van het monument op de Dam in Amsterdam, en de reacties daarop.

Dank aan Joost de Vries

📷 @cupsandchapterscafe

In de @de_volkskrant vandaag, met een gedicht over de bekladding van het monument op de Dam in Amsterdam, en de reacties daarop.

Dank aan Joost de Vries

📷 @cupsandchapterscafe

In de @de_volkskrant vandaag, met een gedicht over de bekladding van het monument op de Dam in Amsterdam, en de reacties daarop.

Dank aan Joost de Vries

📷 @cupsandchapterscafe

Lagu 'Hujan Ringan' sekarang sudah bisa dinikmati!✨️

Tautan di Bio untuk streaming 👂🏼🎶
dan YouTube lirik video 📺 👀

Hujan Ringan, bersama Bernadeta Astari adalah single ketiga dari album 'Hello, Sun' yang akan rilis 15 Mei.

Lagu ini adalah penyemangat untuk terus berjalan apa pun yang terjadi dan tetap percaya meski jalan kita terlihat lamban pasti memimpin ke tujuan yang benar, dengan waktu yang tepat.

🫶🏼Terima kasih para pemusik:
@bernadetaastari : vokalis
@julienoomen : cuatro & bas
@ady_violin : biola
@wilowilo_ : celo
@rohalfhide : vokalis pendukung

🙏🏼Penasihat lirik: @fabbyduck, @emir.cello & @samiakotele

👌🏼Sampul karya seni: @djdeckwitz

Lagu 'Hujan Ringan' sekarang sudah bisa dinikmati!✨️

Tautan di Bio untuk streaming 👂🏼🎶
dan YouTube lirik video 📺 👀

Hujan Ringan, bersama Bernadeta Astari adalah single ketiga dari album 'Hello, Sun' yang akan rilis 15 Mei.

Lagu ini adalah penyemangat untuk terus berjalan apa pun yang terjadi dan tetap percaya meski jalan kita terlihat lamban pasti memimpin ke tujuan yang benar, dengan waktu yang tepat.

🫶🏼Terima kasih para pemusik:
@bernadetaastari : vokalis
@julienoomen : cuatro & bas
@ady_violin : biola
@wilowilo_ : celo
@rohalfhide : vokalis pendukung

🙏🏼Penasihat lirik: @fabbyduck, @emir.cello & @samiakotele

👌🏼Sampul karya seni: @djdeckwitz

Lagu 'Hujan Ringan' sekarang sudah bisa dinikmati!✨️

Tautan di Bio untuk streaming 👂🏼🎶
dan YouTube lirik video 📺 👀

Hujan Ringan, bersama Bernadeta Astari adalah single ketiga dari album 'Hello, Sun' yang akan rilis 15 Mei.

Lagu ini adalah penyemangat untuk terus berjalan apa pun yang terjadi dan tetap percaya meski jalan kita terlihat lamban pasti memimpin ke tujuan yang benar, dengan waktu yang tepat.

🫶🏼Terima kasih para pemusik:
@bernadetaastari : vokalis
@julienoomen : cuatro & bas
@ady_violin : biola
@wilowilo_ : celo
@rohalfhide : vokalis pendukung

🙏🏼Penasihat lirik: @fabbyduck, @emir.cello & @samiakotele

👌🏼Sampul karya seni: @djdeckwitz

Single 'HUJAN RINGAN' Out Now! ✨️

Streaming Link in Bio 👂🏼🎶
Youtube.com/robinblockmusic for lyric video 📺👀

HUJAN RINGAN ('Light Rain'), feat. @bernadetaastari is the third single of the upcoming album 'Hello, Sun', which will be released May 15th.

This song serves as an encouragement to keep going no matter what and to have faith that the 'slower' road will lead to the right destination, at the right time.

🫶🏼 to these great Musicians:
@bernadetaastari : vocals
@julienoomen : cuatro & bass
@ady_violin : violin
@wilowilo_ : cello
@rohalfhide : backing vocals

🙏🏼 essential lyrical advice: @fabbyduck , @emir.cello & @samiakotele

Produced by Ro Halfhide & Robin Block
Recorded at Pianino Studio, The Hague

robinblock.org

#Indonesianmusic #Indonesianindie #hujan #dreampop #Dutchindonesian

▶️ Nu live op Spotify!: Aflevering 4 met Lara Nuberg en Feba Sukmana

Te gast zijn schrijver/journalist Feba Sukmana (ID) en historica en publicist Lara Nuberg (NL). We praten over hun nieuwe boek De Mooiste brieven van Kartini, waarvoor zij afreisden naar Java om de in de voetsporen te treden van Indonesisch icoon Kartini. We hebben veel om over te praten, zoveel zelfs, dat we maar liefst twee episodes aan dit onderwerp hebben gewijd! We bespreken o.a. de emancipatoire bewegingen in Kartini’s tijd en vandaag de dag, Kartini’s rol als schrijver en educator, haar paradoxale band met het Nederlands koloniale regime, haar penvrienden, en bovenal: wat kunnen we van Kartini en zoveel andere feministische auteurs leren over onze huidige situatie?

Voor wie zich verder wil verdiepen in dit onderwerp raden Feba and Lara de volgende auteurs aan:

Laksamana Malahayati
Cut Nyak Dien
Marta Christina Tiahahu
Dewi Sartika
Cécile Goekoop de Jong van Beek en Donk
Stella Hartshalt-Zeehandelaar
Nellie van Kol
Suwarsih Djojopuspito
Intan Paramaditha
Ayu Utami
Dewi Lestari
Leila Chudori
Laksmi Pamuntjak
Marion Bloem
Nancy Jouwe
Esther Captain

English:

Our guests are journalist/writer Feba Sukmana (ID) and historian/publicist Lara Nuberg (NL). We discuss their new book Kartini’s Greatest Letters, for which they travelled to Java, following the footsteps of Indonesian icon Kartini. There is a lot to talk about, so much in fact, that two guests means two episodes! We touch upon emancipatory movements in Kartini’s day and today, her role as a writer and educator, her paradoxical link to the Dutch colonial regime, her various penpals, and most of all, what we can learn from Kartini and so many other feminist writers for our current situation?

For those wanting to delve deeper into this topic, Feba and Lara recommend the authors above ⬆️

🆕 Dit is aflevering 3 van 5 van de podcast Manual for the displaced, en hij staat nu op Spotify!
🔗Link in bio!

▶️ Nu live op Spotify!: Aflevering 4 met Lara Nuberg en Feba Sukmana

Te gast zijn schrijver/journalist Feba Sukmana (ID) en historica en publicist Lara Nuberg (NL). We praten over hun nieuwe boek De Mooiste brieven van Kartini, waarvoor zij afreisden naar Java om de in de voetsporen te treden van Indonesisch icoon Kartini. We hebben veel om over te praten, zoveel zelfs, dat we maar liefst twee episodes aan dit onderwerp hebben gewijd! We bespreken o.a. de emancipatoire bewegingen in Kartini’s tijd en vandaag de dag, Kartini’s rol als schrijver en educator, haar paradoxale band met het Nederlands koloniale regime, haar penvrienden, en bovenal: wat kunnen we van Kartini en zoveel andere feministische auteurs leren over onze huidige situatie?

Voor wie zich verder wil verdiepen in dit onderwerp raden Feba and Lara de volgende auteurs aan:

Laksamana Malahayati
Cut Nyak Dien
Marta Christina Tiahahu
Dewi Sartika
Cécile Goekoop de Jong van Beek en Donk
Stella Hartshalt-Zeehandelaar
Nellie van Kol
Suwarsih Djojopuspito
Intan Paramaditha
Ayu Utami
Dewi Lestari
Leila Chudori
Laksmi Pamuntjak
Marion Bloem
Nancy Jouwe
Esther Captain

English:

Our guests are journalist/writer Feba Sukmana (ID) and historian/publicist Lara Nuberg (NL). We discuss their new book Kartini’s Greatest Letters, for which they travelled to Java, following the footsteps of Indonesian icon Kartini. There is a lot to talk about, so much in fact, that two guests means two episodes! We touch upon emancipatory movements in Kartini’s day and today, her role as a writer and educator, her paradoxical link to the Dutch colonial regime, her various penpals, and most of all, what we can learn from Kartini and so many other feminist writers for our current situation?

For those wanting to delve deeper into this topic, Feba and Lara recommend the authors above ⬆️

🆕 Dit is aflevering 3 van 5 van de podcast Manual for the displaced, en hij staat nu op Spotify!
🔗Link in bio!

▶️ Nu live op Spotify!: Aflevering 4 met Lara Nuberg en Feba Sukmana

Te gast zijn schrijver/journalist Feba Sukmana (ID) en historica en publicist Lara Nuberg (NL). We praten over hun nieuwe boek De Mooiste brieven van Kartini, waarvoor zij afreisden naar Java om de in de voetsporen te treden van Indonesisch icoon Kartini. We hebben veel om over te praten, zoveel zelfs, dat we maar liefst twee episodes aan dit onderwerp hebben gewijd! We bespreken o.a. de emancipatoire bewegingen in Kartini’s tijd en vandaag de dag, Kartini’s rol als schrijver en educator, haar paradoxale band met het Nederlands koloniale regime, haar penvrienden, en bovenal: wat kunnen we van Kartini en zoveel andere feministische auteurs leren over onze huidige situatie?

Voor wie zich verder wil verdiepen in dit onderwerp raden Feba and Lara de volgende auteurs aan:

Laksamana Malahayati
Cut Nyak Dien
Marta Christina Tiahahu
Dewi Sartika
Cécile Goekoop de Jong van Beek en Donk
Stella Hartshalt-Zeehandelaar
Nellie van Kol
Suwarsih Djojopuspito
Intan Paramaditha
Ayu Utami
Dewi Lestari
Leila Chudori
Laksmi Pamuntjak
Marion Bloem
Nancy Jouwe
Esther Captain

English:

Our guests are journalist/writer Feba Sukmana (ID) and historian/publicist Lara Nuberg (NL). We discuss their new book Kartini’s Greatest Letters, for which they travelled to Java, following the footsteps of Indonesian icon Kartini. There is a lot to talk about, so much in fact, that two guests means two episodes! We touch upon emancipatory movements in Kartini’s day and today, her role as a writer and educator, her paradoxical link to the Dutch colonial regime, her various penpals, and most of all, what we can learn from Kartini and so many other feminist writers for our current situation?

For those wanting to delve deeper into this topic, Feba and Lara recommend the authors above ⬆️

🆕 Dit is aflevering 3 van 5 van de podcast Manual for the displaced, en hij staat nu op Spotify!
🔗Link in bio!

▶️ Nu live op Spotify!: Aflevering 4 met Lara Nuberg en Feba Sukmana

Te gast zijn schrijver/journalist Feba Sukmana (ID) en historica en publicist Lara Nuberg (NL). We praten over hun nieuwe boek De Mooiste brieven van Kartini, waarvoor zij afreisden naar Java om de in de voetsporen te treden van Indonesisch icoon Kartini. We hebben veel om over te praten, zoveel zelfs, dat we maar liefst twee episodes aan dit onderwerp hebben gewijd! We bespreken o.a. de emancipatoire bewegingen in Kartini’s tijd en vandaag de dag, Kartini’s rol als schrijver en educator, haar paradoxale band met het Nederlands koloniale regime, haar penvrienden, en bovenal: wat kunnen we van Kartini en zoveel andere feministische auteurs leren over onze huidige situatie?

Voor wie zich verder wil verdiepen in dit onderwerp raden Feba and Lara de volgende auteurs aan:

Laksamana Malahayati
Cut Nyak Dien
Marta Christina Tiahahu
Dewi Sartika
Cécile Goekoop de Jong van Beek en Donk
Stella Hartshalt-Zeehandelaar
Nellie van Kol
Suwarsih Djojopuspito
Intan Paramaditha
Ayu Utami
Dewi Lestari
Leila Chudori
Laksmi Pamuntjak
Marion Bloem
Nancy Jouwe
Esther Captain

English:

Our guests are journalist/writer Feba Sukmana (ID) and historian/publicist Lara Nuberg (NL). We discuss their new book Kartini’s Greatest Letters, for which they travelled to Java, following the footsteps of Indonesian icon Kartini. There is a lot to talk about, so much in fact, that two guests means two episodes! We touch upon emancipatory movements in Kartini’s day and today, her role as a writer and educator, her paradoxical link to the Dutch colonial regime, her various penpals, and most of all, what we can learn from Kartini and so many other feminist writers for our current situation?

For those wanting to delve deeper into this topic, Feba and Lara recommend the authors above ⬆️

🆕 Dit is aflevering 3 van 5 van de podcast Manual for the displaced, en hij staat nu op Spotify!
🔗Link in bio!

Dear friends, BELIEVE is now available on a streaming service near you 🫵🏼 Link in Bio! ☀️🎶

Enjoy, nikmatinya, luistert lekker ✨️

Another Song for You to Enjoy! ✨️

Link in Bio 👀👂🏼 ->> full song & lyric video

Lots of New Music coming Your Way these coming weeks. 🎶

BELIEVE is the 2nd single of the upcoming Album 'Hello, Sun' ☀️

This Song serves as an encouragement to stop second-guessing yourself. Our Intuition usually isn't the loudest voice, but always the most accurate.

Musicians:
@rohalfhide : drums, percussion, harmonica, backing vocals / @julienoomen : bass, backing vocals / @bernadetaastari : backing vocals / Robin Block: vocals, guitars

Produced by Ro Halfhide & Robin Block / Recorded at Pianino Studio, The Hague. / Mastered by @magicgardenmastering Lucey (Magic Garden Mastering). / Artwork single cover: @djdeckwitz