These are photos of the performers featured on the CD Be Not Afraid to Strike the Gong: The Music of Lombok. Photography by Christopher Basile (1,2) and Husnus Sawab (3,4).

Wayang Sasak shadow puppet group Sekarsari, led by Bpk Sadarudin (left).  

Rebana drum group Bina Karya, led by Bpk Harun (centre left).  

Gong Sasak group Warga Sinta Gunung.  

Gong Sasak group Warga Sinta Gunung, led by Bpk I Komang Kantun (centre).