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A Soundtrack of ResistanceEpisode 9: KartiniIn this episode, we delve into the connection between Indonesia's first feminist, Raden Ajeng Kartini, and the Kendeng movement, through Navicula’s song "Kartini".The narrative unfolds at the base of the Karst Mountains in Central Java, where women from a humble farming community confronted the threat of a major cement company invading their land. Their courageous protest sparked one of Indonesia's first major ecofeminist movements, capturing the nation's attention.We also meet some of the remarkable women who have played a pivotal role in Navicula's journey over its more than 25-year career. Former manager La...2023-12-2148 min
Talking IndonesiaEwa Wojkowska and Gede Robi - Plastics PollutionEnvironment and climate ministers from G20 nations gathered in Bali last week. Indonesian Minister for Forestry and the Environment Siti Nurbaya Bakar told the gathering the world was already in the midst of a climate crisis and called on G20 members to work together to bring down global temperatures. Despite these strong statements, Indonesian environmental groups have been highly critical of the government's ongoing support for fossil fuel extraction and high rates of deforestation.
Beyond these high-level meetings, what is happening at the grassroots in Indonesia in response to the climate crisis and the environmental emergencies that communities face every...2022-09-0531 min
A Soundtrack of ResistanceEpisode 8: OrangutanWith their pensive expressions, boundless curiosity, and frequent bursts of playfulness, it’s not hard to see just how closely biologically related we are to orangutans. But despite them being so closely related to us and their name literally meaning 'person of the forest' - we have threatened them with extinction.In this episode we’re looking at an issue that has come to represent Indonesia’s darkest environmental reality: deforestation and habitat loss in Sumatra and Kalimantan, the Indonesian part of Borneo, through Navicula’s song Orangutan. Writing and Production: Ewa Wojkowska , Julia Wi...2022-08-1851 min
A Soundtrack of ResistanceEpisode 7: Bali Berani Berhenti (Bali Dares to Stop)In this episode of the podcast, we're looking at Nyepi through the Navicula song, Saat Semua Semakin Cepat Bali Berani Berhenti, or as everything gets faster and faster Bali dares to stop.Released in 2016 it's the band's love letter to Nyepi - Bali’s day of silence during which the entire island shuts down for 24 hours. A gentle acoustic folk ballad the song is an ode to the Island's bravery to continue celebrating its traditions in the face of globalization and to slip into stillness amidst so much noise.But Nyepi isn't the only example of B...2022-02-061h 00
The NOW! Bali PodcastMusic, Environment and Activism in Bali; feat. Ewa Wojkowska & Robi Navicula | Episode 19In this episode, host Eddy Speirs is joined by two special guests, Ewa Wojkowska & Robi Navicula. Together they discuss a range of topics, including plastic pollution, Bali’s environmental crisis, beliefs surrounding nature, the future of Bali’s agricultural communities and also the island’s vibrant music scene.
Ewa Wojkowska is the Co-Founder of Kopernik, a research and development lab based in Indonesia that focuses on poverty alleviation and finding solutions to social and environmental challenges. Their work has helped many people living in the last mile.
I Gede Robi Supriyanto, or Gede Robi, is the vo...2021-10-081h 06
A Soundtrack of ResistanceBonus Material: Interview with Scott GuggenheimWe are releasing a bonus episode of the full conversation with Scott Guggenheim in which Scott shares his insights about corruption and anti-corruption efforts in Indonesia. We discuss large-scale community development programs, including the Kecamatan Development Program and the Village Law/Dana Desa mechanisms and their role in the context of bypassing opportunities for corruption. 2021-09-1839 min
A Soundtrack of ResistanceEpisode 6: Mafia Hukum / The Legal MafiaIn this episode we are getting into a topic that every Indonesian across the country thinks about, corruption. We're going to do our best to give you a picture of why it's such a big issue in Indonesia and introduce you to some of the people and organizations who are tackling corruption at different levels in very diverse and creative ways.We're looking at all of this through the Navicula song that has become the anthem of Indonesia's anti-corruption movement, Mafia Hukum, or the legal mafia, a song that is arguably one of the band's biggest hits. 2021-09-181h 06
A Soundtrack of ResistanceEpisode 5: Everyone Goes to HeavenThis is the second of a two-part episode on violent religious extremism. If you haven't already, listen to Aku Bukan Mesin - I Am Not a Machine, first.In this episode, we are looking at how and why people become violent religious extremists, and explore “Everyone Goes to Heaven” - one of the songs Navicula released in response to a turbulent time in Indonesia’s history. We are joined by Sidney Jones, a widely renowned expert on religious extremism and conflict in Indonesia, and Heidi Arbuckle, an expert on tolerance and on the role of music and...2021-08-2839 min
A Soundtrack of ResistanceEpisode 4: Aku Bukan Mesin / I Am Not a MachineIn this episode, we are exploring violent religious extremism, through Aku Bukan Mesin (I am not a machine), one of the songs that the band recorded in response to terrorist bombings that shook Bali and Jakarta in the early 2000, and a turbulent political transition in Indonesia which saw conflict flaring up in various parts of the country. The conflicts were dividing communities across religious lines and resulted in large scale destruction, violence, displacement, and the deaths of thousands of people. Joining us in this episode is a special guest, Sidney Jones - a widely renowned expert on religious extremism...2021-08-1435 min
A Soundtrack of ResistanceEpisode 3: Merdeka / FreedomWe're going back to the very beginning - back to 1996, the year that Navicula was formed, and talking about the band's journey over the past 25 years - to how they got to where they are today. There's a lot in this episode, we're speaking with the whole band - Robi, Dadang, Palel and Krishna, as well as two of the band's former managers, Rudolf Dethu, and Lakota Moira. We'll hear about Navicula's experience recording at Record Plant Studios in Hollywood, and the band's deal with Sony and their subsequent split with the record label. We'll find out why Gembul, N...2021-07-3157 min
A Soundtrack of ResistanceEpisode 2: MetropolutanWe delve into ‘Metropolutan’, a song about the overdevelopment and pollution crisis in the Indonesian city of Jakarta. We also hear about something pretty amazing that happened to the band as a result of this song, which took them to another big city - Los Angeles. Hosted by: Ewa WojkowskaWriting and Production: Ewa Wojkowska, Julia Winterflood, Lakota MoiraProduction and sound design: Gede RobiCo-production: Sergina Loncle, Andre DananjayaMixing and Mastering: Cipta Gunawan, Tude Arta SedanaAll Music: NaviculaPodcast Artwork: Krishn...2021-07-1738 min
A Soundtrack of ResistanceEpisode 1: Busur Hujan / RainbowIn the first episode, we explore one of Navicula’s most popular songs - Busur Hujan (Rainbow). The song was created by Navicula to welcome the Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior Ship to Bali, as part of its journey to campaign for environmental protection around the world. In this episode, you will hear about Robi’s (Navicula’s vocalist and guitarist) and the band’s motivation to support those fighting for social and environmental rights and passion about the cultural, social and biological diversity of Indonesia. You will hear about the process of making the song, and how Navicu...2021-07-0141 min
A Soundtrack of ResistancePrologue: A Soundtrack of ResistancePrologue to A Soundtrack of Resistance - a podcast looking at the social history of Indonesia, through the songs of Navicula, the best band you've probably never heard of. Hosted by: Ewa WojkowskaWriting and Production: Ewa Wojkowska, Julia Winterflood, Lakota MoiraProduction and sound design: Gede RobiCo-production: Sergina Loncle, Andre DananjayaMixing and Mastering: Cipta Gunawan, Tude Arta SedanaAll Music: NaviculaPodcast Artwork: Krishna AdipurbaWeb design: Jay Sims, Vanessa Harsamto, Fleava, Major TomPhotography: Penny Lane2021-07-0106 minA Soundtrack of ResistanceA Soundtrack of Resistance TrailerA podcast about the social history of Indonesia, through the songs of Navicula - the best band you’ve probably never heard of. Hosted by: Ewa WojkowskaWriting and Production: Ewa Wojkowska, Julia Winterflood, Lakota MoiraProduction and sound design: Gede RobiCo-production: Sergina Loncle, Andre DananjayaMixing and Mastering: Cipta Gunawan, Tude Arta SedanaAll Music: NaviculaPodcast Artwork: Krishna AdipurbaWeb design: Jay Sims, Vanessa Harsamto, Fleava, Major TomPhotography: Penny LaneS...2021-06-2213 min
Ear to AsiaPushing back against plastic waste in IndonesiaIn Indonesia, pollution from plastics is reaching crisis levels, with the fabled beaches of Bali now strewn with discarded plastics, while on Java the army is called out to unclog rivers from “icebergs” of plastic. How did Indonesia get into this predicament, and who will clean up the mess? Indonesian rock star and environmental activist Gede Robi, and development expert Ewa Wojkowska, shed light on Indonesia’s plastic scourge and discuss possible solutions with presenter Ali Moore.An Asia Institute podcast.Produced and edited by Profactual - the Podcasting Specialists.Songs by Navicula.T...2020-06-2838 min