Luigi Monteanni

Co-founder, Artetetra

Co-founder of post-geographical label Artetetra, Luigi Monteanni (Neurotica Exotica) is an anthropologist researching the ritual of Kasenian Réak in Bandung, West Java, as well as other Indonesia’s most contemporary outputs in terms of regional urban music cultures.

He is currently developing a project involving local groups and artists for the release of field recordings and the production of a documentary in collaboration with Gigi Priadji of Trah Documenter. His current interests concern the idea of exoticism during late globalisation.

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Written by Luigi Monteanni

AROUND THE WORLD

Jaipongan - a Sundanese Tale of Dance and Power Plays

The third part of cultural expeditions in Indonesia leads to Jaipongan, a Sundanese secular performance art.

Luigi Monteanni

AROUND THE WORLD

Investigating the Sundanese Ritual of Kasenian Réak

The second article exploring the vast territory of Indonesia investigates the Sundanese culture, specifically the ritual known as Kasenian Réak.

Luigi Monteanni

FOCUS ON

Indonesia For Beginners: Priangan and Gamelan Degung

Luigi Monteanni explores the vast music territory of Indonesia. First stop: Priangan and Gamelan Degung.

Luigi Monteanni