“Stopping by Semarang, stopping by Kudus, Buying a broom with a wire string, In a time of struggle don’t just flaunt...
Arek-Arek is the theme about art and cultural issues around Arek subculture domain.
Keep the Spirit of Tjak Durasim Burning: Lekra’s Efforts to Revolutionize Ludruk in the 1960s
In various studies on the history of Ludruk (a traditional Javanese theater form), Lekra (Lembaga Kebudayaan Rakyat, or the...
An Introduction to East Java subculture poems
When East Javanese traditional art is discussed, the main spotlight often falls on Ludruk—a performing art that has long been a...
Durasim (2): A Glimpse of Durasim Through Colonial Newspaper Ages
Cak Durasim and his Ludruk troupe frequently appeared on radio broadcasts starting around 1939, and they began gaining national...
The Port Remains the Same
At the end of the 19th century, Malay opera and stambul comedy were held almost non-stop in the northern corner of Surabaya....
Durasim (1)
Cak Durasim is always placed as a pioneer in the art of Ludruk. His presence is also associated with the early development of...