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1988 / 46 minutes

Directed by
Jean Hellwig
Country of production
United Kingdom

Jaipongan is a new style of music and dancing which was ‘invented’ about a decade ago on Western Java, Indonesia. Drawing on more classical Javanese music and taking elements from Japanese and Indian music as well, Jaipongan has become widely popular. Dancers and musicians explain the place of Jaipongan within Sundanese culture.

Language and subtitles
Original Language with English Subtitles
Region
South-East Asia
Country
Indonesia
Keywords
Music / Ethnomusicology Dance / Theatre / Performance