When Fairy Tales, Music, and Memories Collide | Ratimaya | TEDxBandung
What if tales, music, and childhood memories intertwine in one story?
Ratimaya began her career through leather puppets with her grandmother. Now, she is writing and telling tales across generations—for kids, teenagers, and adults. She has created more than 150 stories, 10 of which is summarized in the book Tilik Bantala Hawa (2023). With her husband, she has also created musical tales. In early 2024, they released a mini album called Rupa Cerita, containing 6 tale-themed songs in the form of nostalgic cassettes.Through Gadis Kecil dan Kincir Angin, Ratimaya takes us into reminiscing our childish side that never truly went away. We are brought home to an innocent heart, wild dreams, and never-ending imaginations. Atmosphere, music, and story blend into a warm embrace—bringing an experience that wakes every listener's inner child. Ratimaya sudah tertarik dengan dunia seni tutur sejak dia masih kecil, berawal dari menonton wayang kulit bersama neneknya lalu kebiasaannya mendongeng dengan anak-anak pedagang di sekitar selasar kampus. Saat ini, tercatat sudah ada lebih dari 150 cerita yang ia tulis, 10 diantaranya sudah diterbitkan menjadi buku. Selain mendongeng, ia juga mempunyai proyek kolaborasi pada dongeng musikal, diikuti dengan merilis mini album bertajuk ‘Rupa Cerita’ yang berisi 6 buah lagu.
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Ratimaya has been passionate about the art of storytelling since childhood, starting with watching wayang kulit performances with her grandmother and later telling stories to the children of street vendors around the campus corridors. So far, she has written over 150 stories, 10 of which have been published as books. Besides storytelling, she also collaborates on musical storytelling projects, followed by the release of a mini album titled “Rupa Cerita” featuring six songs. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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