In Indonesia, We Have Them!

Korea? It's well-known because its Girl band and Boy band with hip-hop, RnB, electropop and disco music. Japan? It's rock the Asian with their rock music. Western? Dominated by Rock, Heavy Metal, and Pop. What about Indonesia? Readers, you never know how rich this country with their culture and assimilation from foreigner. If you want to find out more, you'll see whatever music's genre was in Indonesia.

1. Dangdut


This is the original music which came from Indonesia. For Indonesian people, this genre is related to low-end citizen. But, actually this genre is really define what Indonesian Look like and sometimes the song of this genre is really amusing for us. Not only Indonesian, most of all foreigner also like this music's genre because of this unique tone arrangement. For several years, Dangdut is sinked and we recognize it as a countrified music. Why? it's because some of the dangdut artist are like to make some rubbish sensation in order they could be popular. But, it's contrast! Indonesian don't respect something from a rubbish news or gossip. Fortunately! in the end of 2011, Ayu Ting Ting brings this genre to be lovely for all people and brings a break through. Dangdut's singer doesn't always countrified and bad.


2. Pop


Most of Indonesian band till soloist sings this music genre. This genre is easy listening also everybody will love it. The catchy music makes people easily accept this genre. For me, this genre is the most popular in Indonesia. Vidi Aldiano, Krisdayanti are some of Indonesian musician who use this genre.



3. Rock


Some band in Indonesian are in this genre. Like Kotak, Andra and The backbone, T.R.I.A.D. But they are not rock too much. Sometimes they make slow rock songs. And some of teenager in Indonesian, actually whole of them also like this genre. It's fully related to SLANK, the most legendary rock band in Indonesia.



4. Rock and Roll


I just know a band in this genre. THE CHANGCUTERS. For more information, I couldn't give you readers. Because this genre is seldom used by Indonesian musician.


5. Boy band and Girlband (electro pop, hip hop, RnB)


This genre is on the top of popularity now. Since Sm*sh make break through in Melayu band era, now boy band and girl band just like a mushroom which is grown so fast in wet season. Early 2010 till the end of 2011, Indonesian boy band and girl band are influenced by Korean electropop and futuristic music. This genre make our music arena richer.



6. Ballad


Afgan and Ada band are some of ballad musician. Give us mellow tone and slow tempo. With romantic lyric and sometimes wishing for love which is too much. Indonesian girl like this music. It's because girl loves romance.


7. Pop Punk


Up beat and cheerful lyric be the power of this genre. Pee Wee Gaskins and Killing Me Inside are some band using this genre. But, I don't like this genre too much. Make me confused.


8. Melayu


In the end of 2009 till mid-2010 this genre take over whole place in music arena. ST 12 and Wali are the most popular band along that era. In 2008, Kangen band dominated Melayu genre. This genre is rather similar into Dangdut, but there's improvement in melody. So, it's kind of pop plus dangdut.


9. Keroncong


This music is original from Indonesia. Using cello or I don't know what is the name and some angklung's sound. Old people love this kind of music. Mus Moelyadi is the one of keroncong's singer.


10. Campur Sari


This is Javanese original music. Usually sung when there's any Javanese's occasion. Some traditionally mind people loves this kind of music.

Now, you know readers? My Country is rich of everything.