Formed in 1983, Slank is an Indonesian superband. By numbers, they are the biggest indie band in the world. Known for their socio-politically driven music, they were censored from TV and Radio during the Suharto years.
Slank’s loyal following are known as “Slankers”. Considering that over 50% of Indonesia’s population is under the age of 25, and that the arrival of democracy and overthrow of Suhatro’s dictatorship fell at the hands of a student led youth campaign, Slank is a powerful force in the Indonesian socio-political landscape. Slank concerts have a feeling of a grassroots jam session combined with a passionate political demonstration. Slankers often lobby for their regional causes, from corruption to human injustices, at Slank shows. Riot police are often on standby.
Fumes photographer Alejandro Plesch was invited to tag along with Slank in 2010. Some of the following shots are from their show in Jakarta. It was the first time Slank was allowed to play in the capital, their hometown.
Slankers!
Jun 15, 2010 @ 1:03 pm
Superb photos! Excellent documentary!
Aug 25, 2010 @ 6:35 pm
Great photos too and music polishes the slideshow – could be a Bob Marley among these musicians? Lee
Sep 19, 2010 @ 1:20 pm
i like the music and color of this one, very good Avo. You da man!
Oct 21, 2010 @ 12:04 am
nice pic…..
Dec 17, 2010 @ 2:26 pm
great pic,,,makes my adrenaline high and you know what? today is kaka b’day (voc) and potlot are very crowded by slankers all over the land.
P-L-U-R
Mar 10, 2011 @ 6:28 am
wow..wow..serasa menyaksikan langsung..amazing puull..PISS
Mar 12, 2011 @ 3:27 am
There are times that i dont read more than two lines but i honestly enjoyed what i read. Cheers !
Mar 12, 2011 @ 4:31 am
mantabz..
felt completely back.. -PLUR-
Mar 14, 2011 @ 8:02 am
Keren Gila,,,,
Greatest Pics,,,,,
Sound Backgroundny Ngepas…!?!
Like it PISS,
Mar 16, 2011 @ 8:55 am
keep piss ‘n luv
Mar 30, 2011 @ 9:09 am
nice photo … keren …
May 10, 2011 @ 3:08 am
Bergetar mata hati, cinta di dada ini lihat SLANK manggung lagi..
Jun 11, 2011 @ 8:32 am
Aku Hanya Bisa
Aku Hanya Bilang
Aku Hanya Bisa Bilang
Photo Yang Sangat Istimewa!!!
Like This +1 ^_^
Jul 16, 2011 @ 10:37 pm
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Sep 14, 2011 @ 2:16 pm