JAKARTA – Indonesian jazz guitar virtuoso Dewa Budjana prepares to grace the stage for a landmark solo performance. This legendary composer and producer will headline Pranayama on April 10, 2026, at the DeConcert Room in Deheng House, South Jakarta. The event marks a significant return to the intimate concert format for the GIGI co-founder. Budjana promises an immersive musical journey that transcends simple listening. He aims to create a deeply personal connection through every chord and vibration.
The Echoes of Prague in Jakarta
The upcoming setlist features highlights from his 2025 masterpiece, Prague Nayama. Fans will experience live renditions of tracks like On the Way Home, Dreamland, and Karma. These compositions originally came to life during a challenging and exploratory recording session in the Czech Republic. Budjana seeks to replicate that raw honesty for the Jakarta audience. He describes the concert as a journey of feeling rather than a standard musical recital.
An Elite Ensemble in an Intimate Space
A lineup of seasoned collaborators joins Budjana to elevate the evening’s sonic texture. Shadu Rasjidi handles bass duties while Yandi Andaputra maintains the rhythmic drive on drums. Dio Siahaan manages synthesizers alongside Irsa Destiwi on piano and Jaeko Siena on percussion and flute. The night also features a special guest appearance by vocalist and guitarist Endah Widiastuti. Deheng House founder Lexi M. Budiman provides a venue specifically designed for such high-quality artistic exploration. Indonesian icon.
From Klungkung to Global Orchestras
Budjana’s musical roots trace back to a childhood fascination in Klungkung, Bali. He discovered his passion after viewing a poster in his brother’s room. A local construction worker named John taught the young boy his very first chords. Budjana even famously took money from his grandmother to purchase his first guitar for Rp.10,000. He eventually moved to Surabaya for formal classical training before conquering the Jakarta music scene. Today, his portfolio includes prestigious international collaborations with Moonjune Records and the Prague Symphony Orchestra.
Tickets are available at prices of Rp. 300,000 – Rp. 500,000 and can be purchased through detiket.com
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