penulis: Suryadi
Seni : jurnal pengetahuan dan penciptaan seni, ISSN 0853-4551
vol. 9 (2003), afl. 2, pag. 149-172
This article examines the way in which the diffusion of Indonesian cultural expressions through the medium of the radio changed the perception of Indonesians of their own culture. After a brief discussion of the historical role of the radio in breaking down the sacred barriers surrounding Javanese court culture during the colonial period, exemplified by the radio performance of a 'srimpi'dance on the occasion of the marriage of the Dutch princess Juliana in 1936, the author presents a case study of the programmes broadcast by a private radio station in Pekanbaru, Riau. Radio Soreram Indah caters to Malay, Minangkabau, and Kamparese audiences. Since the 1980s, there has been a tendency to return to traditional elements of local culture; in other words, the quest in search of identity has turned inward. Five programmes which are considered typical are discussed. 'Pantun Melayu' is an interactive programme in which listeners call in to recite a poem dedicated to another listener. In 'Syair Melayu', people can phone in to sing their own poems to traditional Malay melodies. 'Dongeng Melayu' offers non-interactive readings in Riau Malay of legends, fables, and myths from the Malay oral tradition, featuring a guest storyteller. 'Gendang Ocu' features traditional songs (known as 'Ocu' or 'Acu' ) from the Kampar regency, which forms a transitional area between Malay and Minangkabau culture. In 'Ranah Minang Maimbau', listeners can request their favourite Minangkabau songs. Modern audiovisual technology does not always lead to the adoption of global cultural values, but can also help to revitalize local culture. The author argues that this phenomena can be explained as a reaction to the repressive political system of the New Order, which emphasised style of governance based on the cultural values of the dominant ethnic group. The diversification of audiovisual media in Indonesia may also have contributed to this development.
Seni : jurnal pengetahuan dan penciptaan seni, ISSN 0853-4551
vol. 9 (2003), afl. 2, pag. 149-172
This article examines the way in which the diffusion of Indonesian cultural expressions through the medium of the radio changed the perception of Indonesians of their own culture. After a brief discussion of the historical role of the radio in breaking down the sacred barriers surrounding Javanese court culture during the colonial period, exemplified by the radio performance of a 'srimpi'dance on the occasion of the marriage of the Dutch princess Juliana in 1936, the author presents a case study of the programmes broadcast by a private radio station in Pekanbaru, Riau. Radio Soreram Indah caters to Malay, Minangkabau, and Kamparese audiences. Since the 1980s, there has been a tendency to return to traditional elements of local culture; in other words, the quest in search of identity has turned inward. Five programmes which are considered typical are discussed. 'Pantun Melayu' is an interactive programme in which listeners call in to recite a poem dedicated to another listener. In 'Syair Melayu', people can phone in to sing their own poems to traditional Malay melodies. 'Dongeng Melayu' offers non-interactive readings in Riau Malay of legends, fables, and myths from the Malay oral tradition, featuring a guest storyteller. 'Gendang Ocu' features traditional songs (known as 'Ocu' or 'Acu' ) from the Kampar regency, which forms a transitional area between Malay and Minangkabau culture. In 'Ranah Minang Maimbau', listeners can request their favourite Minangkabau songs. Modern audiovisual technology does not always lead to the adoption of global cultural values, but can also help to revitalize local culture. The author argues that this phenomena can be explained as a reaction to the repressive political system of the New Order, which emphasised style of governance based on the cultural values of the dominant ethnic group. The diversification of audiovisual media in Indonesia may also have contributed to this development.
