bio kusnadi

Uus Kusnadi

was born in 1975 in Bandung. Following his studies at the art academy there, he began working in 2000 at a primary school in Bandung in which new teaching methods are being tested and evaluated. In the same year, he also became a member of a traditional music ensemble that held concerts in Germany. As a composer, he is known primarily for his pieces for string and wind instruments.

“New music is often denounced as a destroyer of traditional music – which, of course, is not true. Many traditional musicians believe that they are carrying on their tradition in its ‘pure’ state; but they fail to notice how many outside influences unconsciously make their way into their music.” Uus Kusnadi