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JAKARTA - The kasidah group from Semarang, Nasida Ria performed in Kassel, Germany at the Opening Week Music Program Documenta Fifteen on Saturday, June 18, 2022. Their performance went viral because many viewers enjoyed their performance, and did not even hesitate to dance.

Nasida Ria performed by singing several flagship songs such as "The World in the News", "Peace", "When a Nuclear Bomb is Detonated", "City of Santri" and many others.

Peace song is arguably the iconic song of this qosidah group. Armand Maulana even had time to re-create this song into a pop rock song.

Through a verified Instagram account, @nasidariasemarang, Nasida Ria shared the moment of departure, sound check, and their performance in Germany. Warganet also congratulated and was proud of the achievements of the women from Semarang.

After the concert, they also shared their moments in Germany, such as going to the museum. There is one thing that is unique from being uploaded and attracts the interest of netizens, namely the tutorial on drinking water directly from the faucet.

"Hello everyone!! This is the tutorial for drinking 'white' water in Germany!! But why use tap water?? Don't worry, guys, because most of the tap water in Europe is clean and drinkable! and this time Mrs. Rien wants to share her drinking experience tap water with you guys! enjoyy," wrote Nasida Ria's account.

"I want to try it too, mother, but why do you have to go to Germany first," commented the netizen.

Nasida Ria's kasidah group was formed in 1975 by HM Zain, a qiraah teacher in Semarang City, Central Java. He gathered 9 of his students to form a group with members Mudrikah Zain, Mutoharoh, Rien Jammain, Umi Kholifah, Musyarofah, Nunung, Alfiyah, Kudriyah and Nur Ain.

At the beginning of her career, Nasida Ria only used a tambourine as a musical instrument. Until then Mayor Imam Soeparto Tjakrajoeda donated musical instruments. Nasida Ria's debut in the album entitled "Alabaladil Makabul" with inspiration from Arabic music.

Nasida Ria initially released a song with Arabic lyrics. However, after being given advice by Kiai Ahmad Buchori Masruri, Nasida Ria finally performed Indonesian songs. Currently Nasida Ria has 12 personnel with the manager Choliq Zain, the son of HM Zain.


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