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The article looks at examples of cultural hybridity as seen in Indonesian Gamelan music which contains aspects of Western music. The use of instruments common to Western popular music in Gamelan is discussed, including guitar and violin. The author also considers genres prevalent within fusion music, predominantly jazz and ethnic popular music.

Focuses on the life of Abdul Mu'in Daeng Mile, a Makassarese drummer and music and dance group leader in Gowa, South Sulawesi Selatan in Indonesia. Sacrifice he has to make to be able to perform at the annual South Sulawesi Culture Week Festival; Participation in a circumcision ceremony; Overview of kakdok minyak, a ritual to bless his drums that is conducted at his own house.

Examines the interaction of performing arts and the social forces underlying social struggles and crises in Indonesia. Emergence of live performances and televised music videos; Theme of Reformasi; Censorship; Contemporary theater: Freedom of expression of ideas and representation of alternative ideologies.

Discusses the role of sound technology in contemporary Javanese music. Use of microphones and other sound equipment in javanese music; Difference of Javanese soundscape from others; Use of electronic distortion in Javanese music; Relationship between Javanese culture and use of sound technology; Textual embellishment and distortion.