Dangdut Musical Kukejar Kau Sayang Officially Held, Ready To Give Warm And Emotional Entertainment

Dangdut Musical Performance: Kukejar Kau Sayang (Photo: Bambang E Ros/VOI)

Dangdut, which is colorful and dynamic, is something interesting to explore. Popular music, penetrating all levels of social and cultural life, reflects the pride of Indonesia's diverse cultural heritage, which is poured into a Dangdut Musical: Kukejar Kau Sayang.

The musical presented by www.indonesiakaika.com collaborates with Aulion, a creative figure in the digital world. The show, which will be displayed on November 29 to December 1 at Graha Bhakti Budaya, Taman Ismail Marzuki, features dangdut in a different way, combining traditional elements with modern innovations, making it a unique and inspiring dish.

"Dangdut is one of the cultural expressions that is close to the hearts of the Indonesian people and as part of the cultural wealth that is inseparable from Indonesian music. Through Dangdut's musical stage performance: Kukejar Kau Sayang, we want to revive dangdut music with a creative touch so that it remains relevant and enjoyed by various generations and shows that dangdut can be interpreted in a new way without losing its traditional roots," said Billy Gamaliel, Program Manager www.indonesiakaya.com.

"Hopefully this show can be an entertainment that educates, reflects the spirit of togetherness and cultural pride, and inspires that performing arts can depart from things around us that may feel simple but packaged attractively in order to provide a new experience in the world of performance stage," he added.

Aulian, as the Creator and Musical Director of Dangdut: Kukejar Kau Sayang tries to capture the essence of dangdut which is interpreted into a special show. This musical is expected to be something memorable, both for the creatives behind it and the connoisseurs.

This musical aims to celebrate and introduce dangdut as a rich and diverse music genre to reflect the spirit and culture of Indonesia. During the manufacturing process, I studied the essence of dangdut and how this music became an inseparable part of the life of the Indonesian people. Therefore, the inclusion of traditional and modern dangdut genres, unique characters, as well as changing sets to reflect the journey of the main characters, there will be local cultural elements that are rich in color because, Dangdut is colourful. With the support of the whole creative team, we believe this musical will be one of the most memorable and loved productions by audiences from various circles, "he explained.

On the first day of the performance on November 29, this event was crowded with visitors. Held for approximately three hours, the audience will be invited to feel various emotions through the stories and songs performed.

The show, directed by Aulion with co-director Ma'ruf Andi and produced by NuyaSusantono, features familiar faces on social media such as Ganta, Bondol. JPG,Leyla Aderina, singer Waode and many more. Dangdut musical: Ku Kejari Kau Sayang, whose script was written by Bintang Pradana, was also even more lively with songs written by Ravi Agustiana, with artistic arrangement from Farras Safira, vocal arrangement from Ranu Pratyakso, musical arrangement from Hario and production manager from Nisa Finnegan.

Music Dangdut: Kukejar Kau Sayang combines the wealth of dangdut traditions with a contemporary touch. Through a mix of stunning dances, music and acting, this musical presents a theatrical experience that brings dangdut to life as a colorful and dynamic genre of music.

"More than that, this musical reflects the spirit of togetherness and pride for Indonesia's cultural heritage, bringing the audience on a journey celebrating the essence of a populist and energy-filled dangdut," said Nuya Susantono, Producer in this show.