Stirring Stage Shows
Dangdut singer Inul Daratista emphasizes eroticism in her shows. Some have protested, but even more are enchanted.
Tempo
February 4, 2003

BITTERNESS and joy became one. Not in a sense like hot and cold or sweet and sour, viewed as two things that need and complement each other. But this is a dangdut swing. Dangdut is Indonesian folk/pop music which has its roots in Indian and Arab music. Inul Daratista sang the song Merana (Miserable) written by H. Ukat with a never-ending smile and a body that nimbly grooves. The lyrics tell about a brokenhearted girl whose boyfriend has left
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