Genjer-Genjer and the Historical Burden it Carries

It is not enough to discuss “Genjer-Genjer” and the state paranoia behind its ban here. However, what is clear is that we must release the song from the historical burden that has hung over it for many decades. Instead, let us hear it as a song that calls upon us to abolish all forms of colonialism in this world.

It’s Time to Decolonize Ethnomusicology

For Ethnomusicology, this shift means that fundamental changes in power structures, worldviews, academia, and university systems must be analyzed as a confrontation with colonialism. The proposed decolonizing approach to Ethnomusicology involves reflection on the philosophy and methodology that make up the discipline.

Meneroka Festival Musik di Indonesia di Tahun 2022

Ramainya festival musik yang diselenggarakan di Indonesia adalah bubble yang baru. Begitu banyaknya festival musik yang diadakan EO amatir ini menjadikan festival musik di Indonesia masuk di tahap awal sebuah bubble ekonomi. Jika dibiarkan, jangan heran jika akan ada titik ketika bubble ini meletus, dan banyak pihak yang akan dirugikan. Mulai dari promotor atau EO yang profesional akan ikut terkena imbasnya, para musisi juga tentu dirugikan.

Dialita Choir and The Struggle to Fight the Nation’s Amnesia

Despite the regime change, Dialita's music may not be able to eradicate the stigma and eliminate the culture impunity. However, was not Dialita's original goal to target the younger generation? So, by listening to Dialita songs, we should be more historically literate and become more aware of our history. As founding president Soekarno once stated: “Never forget history”. We should never forget the 1965 humanitarian tragedy.