Yudhistira Oscar Olendo, Wadiyo, Martono, Widodo
This dissertation examines the role of traditional music in Jonggan performance as a marker of the identity of the Dayak Kanayatn in West Kalimantan through an ethnographic approach. The findings showed that the music in Jonggan is not just an accompaniment to the dance but a core element that forms the structure of the performance, conveys symbolic meaning, and strengthens the collective identity. Traditional instruments such as gongs, drums, and bamboo flutes play as cultural mediums that connect people with ancestors, land, and social values, while strengthening solidarity and continuity across generations. This research confirms that Jonggan music represents a dynamic identity: rooted in ancestral heritage but continuously negotiated through modern influences, including the use of digital media and the involvement of younger generations. The main contribution of this research is to link the research of ethnomusicology with the research of cultural identity, with an emphasis on traditional music as a living practice. The research findings offer recommendations for cultural preservation, participatory education, and community-based policies to keep Jonggan relevant in the era of globalization. © 2025 Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.
Education of Arts, Faculty of Languages and Arts, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia; Departement of Indonesia Language, Universitas Tanjungpura, Pontianak, Indonesia
