Sandhy Sondoro Feels Obliged to Appear at an Amal Concert for Sumatra

Sandhy Sondoro at the "100 Musicians Heal Sumatra" concert (Ivan Two Putra/VOI)

JAKARTA - Sandhy Sondoro was present as one of the performers in the "100 Musicians Heal Sumatra" concert - a musical performance aimed at raising funds for victims of flooding and landslides in Sumatra - which was held in Kemang, South Jakarta on Tuesday, December 16.

In the first session which took place on December 7, Sandhy appeared as a member of Trio Lestari, but now he is present as a soloIs.

Sandhy said that his involvement in this charity concert was his obligation as a musician, especially when he saw many Indonesian people suffering.

"We are all human beings, yes wherever, and this is our fellow countrymen. From Sabang to Merauke, it's my fellow countrymen," said Sandhy, when met after performing.

"And this is an obligation for me as an Indonesian," he added.

Furthermore, Sandhy revealed his views regarding the use of music as a means for humanitarian movements.

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For him, holding a charity concert is the best way, considering music is able to break through various social boundaries.

"Music is the number one tool. So, there are no boundaries. , whether it's ideology, religion, or race. Everyone can unite, united by music," said the 52-year-old singer-songwriter.

Sandhy also ensured that he would appear and would still not be paid for the next "100 Musicians Heal Sumatra" concert, as long as no one collided with his busy schedule that had already been scheduled.

"As long as there is no work schedule for me, it's okay. It's okay, with pleasure," he concluded.