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Music, Identity, and Social Justice: A Narrative Review of Contemporary Approaches Sa'adah , Sufi Ikrima
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): February 2024
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v2i1.895

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Music is a fundamental cultural practice that extends beyond entertainment to shape identity, education, and social justice. This narrative review aims to synthesize contemporary scholarship addressing how music functions as a tool for personal and collective identity construction, pedagogical transformation, and sociocultural engagement. A systematic literature search was conducted using Scopus, PubMed, and Google Scholar, employing keywords such as “music education,” “music and identity,” “cultural influence of music,” “critical pedagogy in music,” and “music and social justice.” Inclusion criteria prioritized peer-reviewed studies published in the last two decades that demonstrated methodological transparency and thematic relevance. The results indicate that music significantly influences identity formation, with empirical evidence showing measurable effects on racial and cultural perceptions among youth, while qualitative studies emphasize the role of pedagogies that foster autonomy and social awareness. Comparative studies highlight the universality of music’s identity-shaping role while also underscoring variations across cultural and geographic contexts. Discussion reveals that systemic factors—including inequitable access, exclusionary curricula, and limited representation—pose challenges to realizing music’s full potential. Inclusive pedagogical strategies and policy reforms are identified as promising pathways to address these barriers, though their effectiveness requires further empirical validation. The review concludes that music is both a cultural and educational resource with profound implications for fostering equity and inclusion. Future research should adopt multi-methodological designs, expand to non-Western contexts, and investigate digital influences on music consumption and identity. These directions are essential for advancing music’s role in education and social justice.
Reframing Modal Tradition: Javanese Laras and Pathet in Contemporary Composition Sa'adah , Sufi Ikrima
Harmonia : Journal of Music and Arts Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): August 2024
Publisher : Indonesian Scientific Publication

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61978/harmonia.v2i3.1016

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This article explores the transformation of Javanese modal systems laras, pathet, and garap within contemporary music practices. It investigates how these core concepts, traditionally embedded in the structure and expression of gamelan music, are preserved, adapted, and recontextualized in modern acoustic, electronic, and hybrid compositional environments. Methodologically, the study applies a comparative analytical approach, combining empirical data from tuning measurements and seleh tone mapping with case studies from Rahayu Supanggah, Lou Harrison, and Gamelan Son of Lion. Tuning deviations across gamelan sets are analyzed, highlighting the flexibility of laras and the structural logic of pathet. The study also examines how garap enables interpretive variation in performance and how these modalities are translated into Just Intonation, orchestral writing, and campursari arrangements. Key results show that Javanese modality maintains coherence despite cross cultural adaptations. Modal identity is preserved through behavioral cues, tonal relationships, and ornamentation, even when transposed into Western or electronic idioms. The interaction of structure and flexibility particularly through garap allows Javanese modes to thrive in modern contexts without sacrificing expressive depth or cultural meaning. These findings suggest that Javanese modal systems are highly adaptable, offering a valuable framework for global music composition and intercultural dialogue. The research contributes to both ethnomusicology and composition studies by reframing Javanese modality as a resilient, integrative, and innovative force in 21st century music.
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