Wolter Waltz from Tropical Desert by BABON

“Wolter Waltz” is BABON’s tribute to Indonesian hero Wolter Monginsidi. While his name is familiar in Jakarta—seen on shops, restaurants, and streets—few know his full story. This piece peels back that surface, revealing a complex, deeply human struggle. The elegant yet tense waltz mirrors the resilience, luck, and sacrifice required to resist oppression. As the music swells, it ends with three gunshots—marking his tragic death and honoring his fight for Indonesia’s freedom.

BABON is an instrumental band from Indonesia consisting of Rayi, Wahyudi and Rori. Their sound weaves traditional Indonesian genres such as keroncong and dangdut with western and world music influences, such as middle-eastern-grooves and afro funk.

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