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202240 minGdocumentary

Nada Nada Penting

202240 minGdocumentary

A musician and his collaborator travel to Karangasem, Bali, to trace the history of the endangered musical instrument known as “penting.”.

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A musician and his collaborator travel to Karangasem, Bali, to trace the history of the endangered musical instrument known as “penting.”.

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Linda Ochydirector

Astri Apriyaniwriter

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Ridho Hafiedz visits Karangasem, Bali, to focus on the traditional musical instrument known as “penting.” He partners with West Java musician Yura Yunita for the Nada Nusantara trip. Both musicians express concern about the potential loss of musical instruments across Indonesia. Bali's rich artistic heritage faces similar challenges. The documentary lasts 40 minutes and was released in 2022. It reflects on the history and significance of regional music in the Nusantara culture.

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