Swara Apurva

Bali, Indonesia – 25 April 2025 – Two iconic names in Indonesia’s cultural landscape - renowned musician Indra Lesmana and award-winning resort The Apurva Kempinski Bali - have joined forces to launch Swara Apurva, a musical composition inspired by the sacred Balinese philosophy of Dewata Nawa Sanga. Rooted deeply in Bali’s spiritual traditions, this unique collaboration symbolises the profound essence and rich narratives of Indonesia’s heritage and biodiversity. Swara Apurva represents a harmonious dialogue between traditional wisdom and contemporary innovation, delivering an immersive guest experience that resonates powerfully on an international scale.

Launching as a key initiative following The Apurva Kempinski Bali’s sixth anniversary celebration, Swara Apurva serves as the new resort’s musical anthem, embodying its identity and forming an integral part of its 2025 brand campaign, 'Powerful Indonesia to the World'. Inspired by Bali’s sacred Dewata Nawa Sanga philosophy, Swara Apurva features nine original compositions, each representing the unique spiritual energy and cultural character of Bali’s nine cardinal directions. Guests will experience Swara Apurva’s compositions integrated seamlessly throughout the resort’s ambience, enriching their daily experiences. Each of the nine compositions will be thoughtfully curated and played across key resort areas, including the majestic lobby, serene hallways, and elegantly designed guest rooms. Additionally, personalised playlists inspired by the nine cardinal directions of Dewata Nawa Sanga will be offered, allowing guests to immerse themselves more deeply and intimately into the resort’s cultural storytelling during their stay.

"Swara Apurva represents our ongoing commitment to introducing Indonesia's vibrant culture and heritage to the world," explains Vincent Guironnet, General Manager of The Apurva Kempinski Bali. "Through this new immersive guest experience, we proudly share Indonesia's powerful stories, showcasing the profound depth and extraordinary craftsmanship of our culture. At The Apurva Kempinski Bali, we remain tireless in our mission to celebrate and highlight Indonesia’s beauty, energy, and traditions with global audiences."

Lesmana’s illustrious career includes his extensive musical exploration across various genres of music from jazz, pop, progressive rock, contemporary, ethnographic and world music. His historic milestones such as the first Indonesian recording artist to release international albums in US in 1984, his groundbreaking performance at Tokyo’s renowned Blue Note where he became the first Indonesian artist to represent the country on the global jazz stage, and his legacy concert that involved more than 100 musicians including the orchestra played his multi genre compositions. This iconic moment cemented his role as a cultural ambassador, seamlessly blending Indonesian heritage with international jazz influences. With Swara Apurva, his 103rd musical creation, Lesmana further expands his legacy, reimagining Indonesia’s musical traditions through an innovative fusion of traditional instruments and contemporary global sounds.

Lesmana’s compositions thoughtfully blend varies of Indonesian indigenous instruments, including gamelan, rindik, jegog, suling, kendang, kecapi, angklung, sape, sulim, sasando, along with soundscape of Indonesia's flora and fauna with contemporary international styles such as piano and string quartet. This innovative fusion creates a multi-sensory musical journey that highlights Indonesia’s rich heritage while appealing to global audiences. Swara Apurva further showcases Indonesian craftsmanship through collaborations with Indonesia's musicians and incorporates sustainable principles in each note, reflecting the natural harmony and balance central to the Dewata Nawa Sanga philosophy.

“Inspired by the sacred Dewata Nawa Sanga philosophy, Swara Apurva is a complex and soulful composition that reflects Indonesia’s spiritual essence, its natural elements, and the profound depth of its cultural history. Each note in this composition reverberates with the power of Indonesia’s identity, inviting guests and listeners into a different dimension that touches both the heart and spirit,” says Indra Lesmana.

Two themes of Swara Apurva: “Prana” and “Shakti” are now available for streaming on most digital platforms including Spotify and Apple Music, and guests can fully experience its immersive musical journey of the complete Swara Apurva compositions exclusively at The Apurva Kempinski Bali.

About The Apurva Kempinski Bali: Standing atop the majestic cliff of Nusa Dua, with breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and a tropical garden, The Apurva Kempinski Bali offers the epitome of beachfront luxury. This five-star resort in Bali presents itself as a majestic open-air theatre, an embodiment of Indonesian elegance. A collection of 465 iconic rooms, suites and villas are showcased, with 60% of the accommodation featuring its own private plunge pools. From a unique culinary journey and indigenous spa treatments to spacious meeting rooms and alluring chapels, The Apurva Kempinski Bali is a spectacular stage where curated experiences are brought to life. kempinski.com/bali

About Kempinski: Created in 1897, Kempinski Hotels is Europe’s oldest luxury hotel group. Kempinski’s rich heritage of impeccable personal service and superb hospitality is complemented by the exclusivity and individuality of its properties. Today the Kempinski Group operates 80 hotels and residences in 34 countries and currently has more than 41 prestigious projects under development around the globe. Each five-star hotel reflects the strength and success of the Kempinski brand without losing sight of its heritage; each one imbues the quality guests have come to expect from Kempinski while embracing the cultural traditions of its location. The portfolio comprises historic landmark properties, award-winning urban lifestyle hotels, outstanding resorts and prestigious residences. Kempinski is a founding member of the Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.

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