JIWA JIWA CASSETTE MIX VOL. 2 - GITAR NUSANTARA
The second in this tape series is featured around the almighty guitar. Early versions of the instrument found their way to Indonesia in the 16th Century, during Portuguese colonial times: the Cavaquinho and Braguinha (the ancestors of the modern Ukulele). Starting in the nineteenth century, the use of guitars became more widespread due to their practicality and accessibility (especially in wartime). Rather than imitating pre-existing uses of the instrument, the guitar was incorporated into numerous local musical expressions such as lagu rakyat (national folk songs), lagu pop (pop songs, lagu gereja (church songs), dangdut, kroncong, Langgam, and many more.
The guitar is deeply rooted in the musical histories and popular cultures of Indonesia and its diaspora. They continue to facilitate valuable intergenerational exchanges - upholding cultural traditions as they are brought into new contexts. Here in the Netherlands, there’s this stereotypical image of Indo-Europeans who always have a guitar around the house, which probably all relates back to the hayday of Indorock and all the family bands that sprung up from everywhere. I guess this image is also applicable for Moluccan people since Gael, his dad, And his grandfather all have and play the guitar, as does Sekan and his father too.
Image dug up from the @nationaalarchief by Gaël. Indonesian soldiers in front of restaurant Malang with one soldier kneeling in the centre with a steel guitar. The picture was taken after Dutch troops withdrew from several cities across Java namely Solo, Gondang Winangoe en Klaten. Currently there is a different picture from this same photo series on display in the ‘Revolusi’ exhibition Rijksmuseum.
Which reminds us that will soon share some highlights from the Rijksmuseum talkshow Sekan attended to showcase Jiwa Jiwa but also give critical notes on the Revolusi exhibit and current affairs within the cultural institutions, which are also a reflection of bigger current societal problems.
Again stay tuned for the third and last mix in this series, for now…
1. Black Sweet - Akhir Sebuah Kisah - Dunia Musik Records - A3 - Ondo Winggip
2. The Yanti Sisters - Annie Rae - PopSound - B3 - Sorban Palid
3. Lemon tree’s anno ‘69 - Nadia & Atmospheer - Golden Hand - B7 - Dimensi Antar Ruang
4. Yopie Item And His Combo - Yopie Item And His Combo - Pramaqua - B1 - Mama
5. The Yanti Sisters - Annie Rae - PopSound - A2 - Sabilulungan
6. Lemon tree’s anno ‘69 - Nadia & Atmospheer - Golden Hand - A3 - Nadia & Atmospheer
7. Drakhma - Citra Bahagia - Sky Record - B2 - Pekat
8. Marini & The Steps - Disco Arab - Irama Tara - B7 - Hari Bahagia
9. Farid Adam - Karmila - Jackson Record - B3 - Sopir Taxi
10. Gongga’s Group - Vol. 1 - Martin’s International Record - A2 - Hasian
11. Duo Kribo - Duo Kribo - Original Soundtrack - Musica Studio’s - A3 - Uang
12. Duo Kribo - Duo Kribo - Original Soundtrack - Musica Studio’s - B2 - Mencarter Rocket
13. AKA Group - Vol. 1 (Baby Rock) - Golden Hand - B6 - Suez War
14. SAS Group - Vol. 1 (Baby Rock) - Golden Hand - A1 - Baby Rock
