Stirring Stage Shows

Dangdut singer Inul Daratista emphasizes eroticism in her shows. Some have protested, but even more are enchanted.

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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