Changing Connectivity in a World of Small Islands: The Role of Makassar (Sulawesi) as a Hub Under Dutch Hegemony

Nagel, Jürgen G.

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“…Makassar has long been recognized as a bustling trading city. Serving as the gateway for maritime trade in the eastern part of Indonesia, Makassar has historically been renowned for its seaport connecting the western and eastern regions of the archipelago [13]. Many ships bound for the Maluku Islands to purchase spices would make a stop at the port of Makassar.…”

Section: Cultural Openness Influences the World Of Musicians' Creativitymentioning

confidence: 99%

Langgam Makassar: the adaptation of keroncong to local music in Makassar

Hudzaifah,

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2023

Dewa Ruci J. Pengkaj. dan Pencipta. Seni.

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The musical landscape of Makassar features a unique variant of keroncong known as "Langgam Makassar." Faced with limited references to keroncong before Indonesia's independence, musicians in Makassar encountered a dilemma that prompted inventive solutions in the development of keroncong. This led to the emergence of Langgam Makassar as a distinct variant, undergoing a process of adaptation to the local music scene. The research aims to illustrate and explore key aspects of Langgam Makassar, encompassing musicological, historical, and societal dimensions. The methodology employed in this study is an ethnomusicological approach involving direct observation of Langgam Makassar practices and performances. The findings were validated through interviews with Langgam Makassar musicians, recordings, and document analysis. This method offers an understanding of music within its societal context, exploring the reasons why keroncong in Makassar diverges and evolves into Langgam Makassar. The results demonstrate that Langgam Makassar is a product of the creativity of Makassar musicians who, despite limitations, successfully developed keroncong by incorporating elements from local musical traditions such as kelong, parambang, and losquin. These efforts contribute to the distinctive features of Langgam Makassar, establishing it as a novel variant of keroncong.

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Section: Cultural Openness Influences the World Of Musicians' Creativitymentioning

confidence: 99%