A musical afternoon centered around the guitar. Personal stories—full of relatable moments—about family traditions and intangible cultural heritage, interspersed with musical performances!
The Guitar
For generations, the guitar has been an integral part of daily life: from influential bands like The Tielman Brothers and The Blue Diamonds to living rooms, family celebrations, and casual get-togethers. But why this instrument in particular? Within the Indonesian, Indo, and Moluccan communities, the guitar has never been just about music. It is a way to express feelings for which there is sometimes no language. It’s a way to make a shared past tangible, without explicitly naming it. The guitar connects generations: from (grand)parents who had to leave their culture behind to children and grandchildren who are reshaping that culture. What is passed down often happens unconsciously but always carries meaning.
