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Book SynopsisThis book explores an album of popular music with a remarkable significance to a violent wave of postcolonial tensions in the Netherlands in the 1970s. Several actions were claimed by a small number of first-generation descendants of ca. 12,500 reluctant migrants from the young independent state of Indonesia (former Dutch East Indies). Transferred in 1951, this culturally coherent group consisted of ex-Royal Dutch Colonial Army personnel and their families. Their ancient roots in the Moluccan archipelago and their protestant-christian faith defined their minority image. Their sojourn should have been temporary, but frustratingly turned out to be permanent. At the height of strained relations, Massada rose to the occasion.
Astaganaga (1978) is a telling example of the will to negotiate a different diasporic Moluccan identity through uplifting contemporary sounds.
Table of ContentsContents Introduction Part I Backdrops Colonial times and impact Popular music in exile Latin in the Lowlands Part II Massada before
Astaganaga In the air What’s in a name Decisive break The action years Part III Massada’s
Astaganaga The making of Track by track Sleeve art and credits Reception and rewards Part IV Massada after
Astaganaga Bang the drum Mission accomplished Full circle Hindsight Part V Afterwork Discography About research Literature Thanks About author Endnotes
