Entries by Michael HB Raditya, https://indonesiaatmelbourne.unimelb.edu.au/author/michael-hb/

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How will Indonesia’s dangdut stars shape the 2024 election?

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Since the 1970s, Indonesian politicians have used dangdut music as a tool to attract a crowd. Dangdut politics in 2024 is shaping up as a generational contest. The so-called King of Dangdut, Rhoma Irama, will be there again. But a wave of social media savvy dangdut stars will also make their mark.

Can Indonesian cultural products rival the Korean Wave?

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Sandiaga Uno recently encouraged Indonesians to consume less Korean television and music in favour of local arts and cultural products. Many are sceptical.

Dangdut koplo takes centre stage

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The recent performance of a dangdut koplo song at the Presidential Palace was an important acknowledgement of an often-maligned musical genre.

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Date created: 1 July 2015

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