DEWA BUDJANA
Genres: World Fusion, Classic Fusion, Post-Fusion Contemporary, Third Stream, Jazz Related Rock • Indonesia

Guitarist, composer and producer.   Born I DewaGedeBudjana on 30 August 1963 in Waikabubak, West Sumba, Indonesia.   Based on a solid body of work as a jazz artist in his solo albums whilst also being the lead guitarist and songwriter of the band Gigi, DewaBudjana’s ability to bring together rock and jazz has firmly established his position as one of the top Indonesian guitarist.   DewaBudjana’s journey as a musician started at the early age of eleven when he bought his first guitar. His passion and talent for the instrument was further nurtured when the Balinese native moved to the city of Surabaya where he was introduced to the music of Leo Kristi and John Denver. During this period, his tendencies varied from jazz rock to progressive influenced by John McLaughlin of the Mahavishnu Orchestra, Yes, Gentle Giant, ELP and later by Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, Chick Corea, Bill Frissell, Jeff Beck, read more...