Explore the ongoing debate in Indonesia where dangdut performances at religious events spark controversy and ignite ...

A melting pot of cultures, Indonesia is very fortunate to be blessed with a mix of Melayu, Indian, Arab, Chinese and European music, now known as dangdut. The popularity of the genre has reached far ...

Watch as Latinos react to the incredible talent showcased in DANGDUT Academy 7, exploring why this genre is considered one of the most difficult to master. The video highlights impressive vocal ...

MALANG, Indonesia -- The origins of Indonesia's dangdut folk music may be disputed, but its emergence in the West Java city of Bandung in the 1970s is widely accepted. The term -- an onomatopoeic nod ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - The comedy-drama film Mendadak Dangdut is making a comeback with a fresh version starring Anya Geraldine in the lead role. The original film, which was released in 2006, became ...

Dangdut singer Julia Perez gyrating to her popular song on TV show Dahsyat Pounding music sent vibrations through the car seat as we approached the grand stage in the small East Jakarta neighbourhood.

How one singer's death has put dangdut in the spotlight Last month, an Indonesian singer was killed on stage by a king cobra she used in her act, making headlines around the world. The BBC's Rebecca ...

Subscribe to our FREE Newsletter, or Telegram and WhatsApp channels for the latest stories and updates. Dangdut singer Siti Zaleha Abdul Hamid, who rose to fame in the 80s, succumbed to a lung ...