Nies World TV Papua - The Art World of West New Guinea: A Long Journey. Dave Solution (real name Dave Baransano) is a soloist and reggae musician from Papua who leads his music project, Dave Solution Band. He is known as one of the key figures of the new generation, bringing and developing the spirit of Jamaican music (Jamaican sound system and rub-a-dub) to Papua.
Dave is a key figure in the Indonesian arts scene in West New Guinea, Papua, Indonesia. Dave is often called "King Dave Black Indonesia." In a chat with a content creator on the Nies World.tv YouTube channel, let's get to know more about the man with blue blood, Mambri, from Biak.
In this career chat, we invite you to learn more about the profile and career path of Dave Baransano, a musician of Biak descent who discovered his musical talent while attending high school in Serui, Yapen Islands. To this day, in the Nies World TV podcast, Dave shares many stories of his struggles in the Indonesian music world. Musical Beginnings: Before establishing himself as a vocalist and songwriter, he began his musical career as a drummer for a local band in Serui.
Musical Character: Dave Solution's signature style lies in his ability to blend classical tunes and Papuan folk songs with a relaxed yet powerful reggae beat. Going International: In addition to frequent gigs in Jayapura and Bali, Dave Solution has also expanded his international presence, appearing at overseas festivals such as the Stanton Session Phnom Penh Festival in Cambodia and the SUBCAMP Festival in Bangkok, Thailand. Popular Works and Collaborations: A highly prolific musician, Dave Solution has released numerous albums and a string of compelling singles. He also frequently collaborates with Indonesian reggae icon Ras Muhamad, as well as other Jamaican musicians.
Some of his most notable works include:
• Reggae Music (2021): An epic collaboration with Ras Muhamad, NoizeKilla, and Yedijah.
• Yuh Really Complete Mi: A romantic collaboration with Emvn B.
• My Everything's (2022): One of his solo singles that demonstrates his productivity on the independent path.
• Trausah Ko Ragu: A laid-back song that he often performs with his full band.
• Rocking My Soul: An early release directed by Donald Kamarea.
To keep track of their latest stage schedules or merchandise releases, you can visit DSProduction's official Instagram page (@davesolution_official).
Dave Baransano is a role model for artists from West New Guinea who should be proud of being an important figure in the revival of Indonesian artists in West New Guinea, Indonesia, Jayapura, Papua.
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