Celebrate Independence, Vina Panduwinata Collaboration With 3 Young Soloists

The press conference for the launch of the song Negeriku performed by Vina Panduwinata and 3 other singers (Ivan Two Men/VOI)

JAKARTA - Four female Indonesian soloists, Vina Panduwinata, Nadin Amizah, Feby Putri, and Idgitaf collaborated with the legendary songs popularized by Chrisye, Negeriku.

The song tells the story of pride in Indonesia and the diversity of its people so that it brings listeners to absorb the spirit of nationality.

This collaboration was initiated by IM3 in order to participate in celebrating Indonesia's 78th independence day on August 17.

Vina Panduwinata's collaboration with three other singers was present in the concept of a music video which also featured the excitement of various traditions of celebrating independence, the diversity of cultural ethnicities, and veteran fighters so that the younger generation can continue to remember and appreciate their services in fighting for the independence of the Republic of Indonesia.

Vina Panduwinata, who knows Chrisye well, expressed her pride in being able to perform the song the legend with a younger generation. For him, this collaboration gives him more energy to love the country more.

There is one extraordinary taste in this song, which illustrates a great love for Indonesia. And there is energy saying that we as Indonesians must love Indonesia as much as possible," said Vina Panduwinata during a press conference in Gambir, Central Jakarta on Thursday, August 10.

Meanwhile, Nadin Amizah saw the independence campaign brought by IM3 as an opportunity for him and other singers to experience the euphoria of independence day again.

"I myself interpret this independence campaign as a time for musicians to speak up and also unite energy to be able to celebrate independence day together," he said.

This independence campaign will also be followed by People's Party events in 10 different cities with musicians Collaboration and JKT 48 who also celebrate the spirit of independence with the typical 17's competition and can be watched live streaming.

Ritesh Kumar Singh as Director and Chief Commercial Officer of Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison sees this independence campaign as his party's effort to give the best to Indonesia and its people.

"Here we want to give the best for Indonesia in welcoming its independence anniversary, like how people have given us the trust. This is not a matter of promotion, but we want to give something we can," said Ritesh Kumar Singh.

"We see the importance of staying connected, especially during this moment of independence celebration, to strengthen ties among the Indonesian people wherever they are in this island nation," he concluded.