Resonansi Nusantara

What is lost or left unsaid when we talk about music in Indonesian music documentaries? Art is a part of social, economic, and political utility, closely related to the various contexts of a country’s civilization through various policies and interests. Political interests have a complex relationship with music. Political policies can shape the musical ecosystem, determining the boundaries of musical expression and production. However, music is never a passive force. As an art form, it presents collective memories of its locality. Music becomes a form of resistance and opposition to express criticism, identity, and the socio-political conditions of society.

This session explores how music and politics negotiate with each other in Indonesian history.

Language of introduction
Bahasa Indonesia

Speakers
Adythia Utama
Linda Ochy

Moderator
Wok The Rock