Indonesia’s mobile music craze divides opinion

In Indonesia, a mobile form of street music is all the rage on the island of Java. Massive towers of loudspeakers blast electronic beats in many towns and villages, but for some, the music is simply too loud - and Islamic scholars say the trend is sparking debate. Florent Marchais reports.

Aug 25, 2025 - 02:05
Indonesia’s mobile music craze divides opinion
In Indonesia, a mobile form of street music is all the rage on the island of Java. Massive towers of loudspeakers blast electronic beats in many towns and villages, but for some, the music is simply too loud - and Islamic scholars say the trend is sparking debate. Florent Marchais reports.