Ikke Nurjanah Reveals Five Recommendations for Dangdut Singers Whose Songs Must Be Heard by Gen Z

Kapanlagi.com - Dangdut, a music genre that always has a place in the hearts of its listeners, is now increasingly popular among the younger generation. Amidst the changing times, Ikke Nurjanah, a senior dangdut singer, shares recommendations for dangdut singers that Gen Z must listen to. From Rhoma Irama to herself, check out this interesting review!

As a note, Ikke Nurjanah was born in Jakarta on May 18, 1974, and has been influenced by Malay music from her family since childhood. Her career in the music world started at a young age, and she is known for her appearance that differs from the typical dangdut singers. Now, she wants to share knowledge about dangdut singers whose works are timeless.

In her interview with KapanLagi.com, Ikke revealed five names of dangdut singers who are very influential and need to be known by Gen Z. Who are they? Let's check out Ikke's recommendations!

1. Rhoma Irama: The King of Dangdut

Ikke Nurjanah places Rhoma Irama in first place. According to her, the King of Dangdut is not just a legend, but also a musician who always keeps up with the times. "Because he really follows the development of the times, his material is also very varied and really cool, genius indeed," said Ikke.

2. Elvy Sukaesih: True Inspiration

Next, Ikke mentions the name Elvy Sukaesih. For Ikke, young dangdut singers need to recognize Elvy, who has played a significant role in the development of dangdut music in Indonesia. "Because for us, if we have a community, we refer to her as the Queen," said Ikke.

3. Rita Sugiarto: An Unreplaceable Vocal Character

The next name is Rita Sugiarto. Ikke emphasizes the importance of Gen Z listening to Rita's songs because of her distinctive and irreplaceable vocal character. "Gen Z needs to know Ms. Rita Sugiarto as well. Because with one thing from these three, the distinctive character," she said.

4. Meggy Z

Ikke also included the name of the late Meggy Z in this list. According to her, Meggy Z successfully blended dangdut music with pop touches that made his songs enjoyable for all audiences. "There was a moment when the late Meggy Z collaborated a lot with pop creators," said Ikke.

5. Ikke Nurjanah

Lastly, Ikke mentioned her own name with a bit of humor. "Hopefully Ikke Nurjanah can also be heard, hearing the references. Listen to the song, this is the person," she said. She explained that her songs have a different musical pattern from typical dangdut.

With this recommendation, Ikke hopes that Gen Z can better recognize and appreciate the works of legendary dangdut singers. Dangdut music is not just entertainment, but also part of a cultural heritage that needs to be preserved. Who is already on your playlist, KLovers?

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