Our Wisisi Music
Synopsis
Music has long been an accompaniment to the lives of West Papuans, which to a certain extent can turn into a weapon. After several decades, Wisisi is here to fill the absence of authentic Papuan music. Through an encounter between modern technology and rituals of the people in the central mountainous region of West Papua, Nikolas, Asep, and other youths transformed Wisisi into a popular electronic music offering with a rocking Aster shuffle. Through a self-distribution method, Wisisi is now a contemporary music that is not only loved in West Papua, but also by many in other parts of the world.
Schedule
1st Screening
4 December 2023, 19:00 GMT+7
2nd Screening
8 December 2023, 20:00 GMT+7
Credits
Arief Budiman
Arief Budiman is an artist and filmmaker based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. In recent years, Arief’s artistic practice has been closely linked to the internet, archives, and collective memory related to the history of violence. According to him, archives and technology are some instruments that can open up other possibilities in reading past events.
Harun Rumbarar
Harun Rumbarar is a media activist, documentary filmmaker, and head of Papuan Voices. Harun uses audiovisual as a tool to bring attention to the ongoing problems in Papua. Some of his works have been screened in festivals and community advocacy activities such as the Papua Film Festival, Coconet Camping in the Philippines, and Safenet.
Bonny Lanny
Bonny Lanny is a filmmaker and musician based in Wamena, West Papua. Bonny is actively involved with Papuan Voices and has formed several music communities. Up until now, he has produced several albums consisting pop and traditional Wamena music.
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