
Jenar Kidjing, is the stage name of Farindo Reska Jenar, born on May 27, 1991, in Wonogiri, Central Java, Indonesia. As a self-taught composer and musician with over 12 years of experience, he has developed a specialization in creating original scores and musical programs for diverse artistic disciplines, including theatre, dance, and film. His commitment to the arts is exemplified by his role as the Music Director at Komunitas Sakatoya.
Beyond his directorial duties, Jenar is an active force in the contemporary music scene, notably as the founder of his personal Gamelan Rock Band project, Kidjing and The Black Mamba. He is also a sought-after collaborator, working with various interdisciplinary artists and performers. His programming expertise has been instrumental in organizing major cultural events, including Relasi Bunyi by Komunitas Sakatoya, the Ecosystem Apocalypse Festival by BringIn Foundation, and the Yogyakarta Cultural Festival by the Yogyakarta Cultural Department.
His career is marked by notable achievements, including the prestigious Best Music Director award at the Yogyakarta Theatre Festival 2016. He has documented his powerful live performances through the publication of two albums: DARAS in 2018 and VULCRUM in 2020.