11 Portraits of Famous Dangdut Singers from Madura Island, From the Late Imam S Arifin to Irwan DA - Smooth Regeneration

The late Imam S Arifin is a legend whose works are still sung by young dangdut singers. Menari Di Atas Luka, Yang Tersayang, Berdayung Cinta, are some of the timeless dangdut hits. The late singer passed away in Sumenep at the age of 61. 

The late Yus Yunus is also known as a legend like Imam S Arifin. Arjun, Red Handkerchief, Malaysian Girl, are hits from the late artist who also created many songs in the Madurese language.

Senior dangdut singer Jhonny Iskandar was born in Sumenep on October 20, 1960. He became popular as the vocalist of OM PMR (Orkes Melayu Pengantar Minum Racun) and has successfully produced many hit songs.

Lusyana Jelita is a melodious-voiced dangdut singer born in Sumenep, Madura. This OM Adella singer, who often performs melancholic songs, was born in 2003 and is now 20 years old. 

Next is Sherly Madyana, who hails from Sampang, Madura. This colleague of Lusyana Jelita in OM Adella has participated in one of the talent search events for dangdut in the country. 

The name Ardea Annafianti Cahyani became known through the national dangdut contest in 2008. This talented young singer was born in Sumenep in 2001.

Irwan Krisdiyanto is one of the brightest dangdut stars. Although he did not win the main prize in the second season of D'Academy, the 'Prince of Sumenep' is known for his strong vocal character. 

Firdaus Sanjaya is a dangdut singer who caught attention in the fourth season of D'Academy in 2017. Unfortunately, this local son of Sumenep failed to progress further in the competition. 

M Halili went viral on social media after karaoke-ing the song 'Bebas' by Rhoma Irama. In the video, the man from Sampang appears to sing casually but with a distinctive voice that attracted attention. Halili is now starting to perform from stage to stage and creating YouTube content.

Andi Prasetia, commonly known as Andi KDI, emerged from the dangdut scene in 2015. Andi is still singing on air and off air in several regions, especially in East Java. He often sings songs in the Madurese language, duetting with Lusyana Jelita. 

Although not born and raised in Madura, Dewi Perssik is known to have Madurese blood from her father. “My dad is from Madura, Karang Duwek Sumenep,” replied Dewi Perssik as quoted on the YouTube account Irwan Krisdiyanto Official, Friday, March 27, 2020. Dewi Perssik can also speak Madurese fluently.