Global Art Creativity Conference
Vol. 5 (2025): Proceedings Bali-Bhuwana Waskita: Global Art Creativity Conference

Songs of Resistance: Subaltern Voices and Digital Solidarity from Pramoedya Ananta Toer to Band Sukatani

Remalya Sidjabat, Yedija (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
10 Aug 2025

Abstract

This paper explores subaltern representation and digital solidarity, connecting literary resistance in Pramoedya Ananta Toer’s works with contemporary digital expressions, exemplified by Band Sukatani’s protest song. It addresses how Pramoedya’s narratives of subaltern struggles resonate in modern digital contexts. Utilizing textual analysis of selected Pramoedya novels, content analysis of Sukatani’s lyrics, and online discourse analysis, this study applies theories from subaltern studies, nationalism and identity, and digital affect to examine persistent issues of censorship, institutional oppression, and mobilization of digital solidarity. Findings demonstrate continuity in forms of resistance from literary to musical and digital platforms, highlighting the enduring relevance of Pramoedya’s works and contemporary activism through digital media. The study concludes that subaltern resistance remains dynamic and robust, reinforced by digital cultural expressions that sustain and amplify the legacy of Pramoedya Ananta Toer.

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bbw

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Subject

Arts Humanities

Description

Organized by the Institute of the Arts Denpasar, the Bali-Bhuwana Waskita: Global Art Creativity Conference serves as a premier platform for in-depth discussions on contemporary issues in art, culture, and their numerous sub-disciplines. This international conference brings together renowned ...