Personal Stories
Inspirasi Perjuangan Black Brothers
By blcafe on July 30, 2019
Sewaktu pergerakan perlawanan dibawah tanah (dalam kota) yang diprakasai oleh budayawan Alm. Arnold Ap, para seniman sering berbicara sekitar pembangunan jiwa nasionalisme Papua atas generasi muda Papua. Dari sana lahirlah kedua icon perjuangan Papua, yaitu MAMBESAK dan BLACK BROTHERS. Setelah kegiatan-kegiatan kedua group music mulai tercium oleh intelejen penjajah, maka Black Brothers ditugaskan oleh Markas […]
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Kisah kehancuran Black Brothers
By blcafe on July 30, 2019
Masih akrab di telinga kita lagu-lagu lawas seperti ‘Kisah Seorang Pramuria’ dan ‘Mutiara Hitam’. Hits era 1970-an ini dipopulerkan oleh grup musik Black Brothers dari Tanah Papua. Grup ini didukung sejumlah personil berbakat, yakni Benny Betay (bass), Jochie Phiu (keyboard), Amry Tess (trompet), Stevie MR (drums), Hengky Merantoni (lead guitar), Sandhy Betay (vokal), Marthy Messet […]
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August Rumwaropen Daughters: The Black Sistaz
By blcafe on December 8, 2017
Former Manager of the once famed Black Brothers Band of West Papua, Andy Ayamiseba, called me to go for an interview yesterday. I was excited because I was looking forward to hearing the conclusion of the ULMWP Summit at Owen Hall. On my arrival I shook hands with him and he gave a mischievous smile […]
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