When Music Became a Threat

When Music Became a Threat in Indonesia

In 1960s Indonesia, rock and Western pop music were more than entertainment—they became part of a growing cultural and political conflict. Young musicians wanted new sounds, while the government saw Western influence as a threat to national identity.

At the center of the controversy was Koes Bersaudara, a band whose love of The Beatles and rock music put them in the middle of a remarkable chapter in Indonesian music history.

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