[KALEIDOSCOPE 2023] From Putri Ariani to Mahalini, These are the Lineup of Musicians who Became Music Newsmakers

Kapanlagi.com - The music industry in Indonesia experienced many developments in 2023. After a hiatus during the pandemic, 2023 seemed to be the year for musicians to channel their talents and concerns into songs.

From veteran musicians to newcomers, they competed to showcase their best performances in 2023. As a form of respect and appreciation for artists in the music industry, KapanLagi has selected several musicians whose names shine this year.

From KapanLagi's selection, KLovers can choose their idolized musicians by voting from December 15, 2023, to December 30, 2023.

As part of the Music Newsmaker category, here are the lineup of Indonesian musicians whose names shine the brightest in 2023. Who are they? Find out here!

1. Putri Ariani

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Putri Ariani may not be well known to the public in the homeland. However, her presence became significant when she participated in the audition for America's Got Talent 2023. Singing several songs, including her own composition, Putri successfully amazed the judges.

Simon Cowell, one of the Got Talent judges, even gave a spectacular prize to Putri, the Golden Buzzer, which allowed Putri Ariani to directly advance to the next round.

In addition to the Got Talent show, Putri Ariani gained more public recognition when she became the main singer at the Commemoration Ceremony of the Proclamation of Independence of the Republic of Indonesia on August 17, 2023, at the State Palace, Jakarta.

Not only her beautiful voice, Putri is also known for her songwriting skills. Her own composition, Loneliness, successfully brought tears to the audience at America's Got Talent.

The song, released in May 2023, has also become viral. On various digital music platforms, the song Loneliness has been listened to by millions of ears.

2. Nadin Amizah

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Beautiful, young, and talented. That's what comes to mind for music lovers when they hear the name Nadin Amizah. At the age of 23, Nadin has managed to create various songs that can be considered relatable to the current generation.

'Bertaut,' 'Rayuan Perempuan Gila,' 'Semua Aku Dirayakan' are some of the hit songs created by this woman born on May 28, 2000. What's most interesting is that Nadin's songs all contain her heartfelt expressions.

In her songs, Nadin also addresses the issue of mental health that she continues to face. Her soothing voice accompanied by music reminiscent of the 60s and 70s creates a lullaby-like effect that calms anyone who listens.

It's no wonder that at the beginning of her career, Nadin was recognized as the best newcomer singer and won the AMI Awards.

3. Yura Yunita and Donne Maula

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Born into a family that deeply loves the world of music, it's not surprising that Yura Yunita is so familiar with music. Not just as a singer, Yura, who is also a songwriter, has grown with the works she has created.

From Intuisi, Dunia Tipu-Tipu, Tutur Batin, Jalan Pulang, to Sudut Memori, she has successfully made listeners shed tears. Yes, the beautiful music, Yura's gentle voice, and the deep lyrics make anyone who hears it feel various emotions, to the point that tears may flow unconsciously.

It's no wonder that in 2023, Yura Yunita was crowned as the Best Female Pop Solo Artist by the Indonesian Music Awards (AMI).

In 2020, Yura married Donne Maula, who is also a musician. Yura and Donne became a musician couple who are loved by many people. They both have great musicality and beautiful voices. When they sing, their voices unite to form harmony.

Their harmonious and positive married life often makes the public feel the happiness they experience.

4. Sheila On7

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If choosing the band whose name shines the most in 2023, Sheila On 7 would certainly be the most popular answer. Yes, since various concerts and festivals have been held after the pandemic, Sheila On 7 has almost never been absent.

Throughout their career in the music industry, the band, now consisting of three members, namely Duta, Adam, and Eross, has created dozens of hit songs. In fact, these songs are listened to by music lovers from different generations.

Starting their career in 1996, Sheila has been sailing in the music world for 27 years. For almost 3 decades, the songs created by Duta and his friends, such as Kita, Dan, Sephia, Film Favorit, to Lapang Dada, continue to be hits until now.

The most phenomenal thing is that Sheila once replaced the band 1975 at the We The Fest event due to controversies caused by the lead vocalist, which resulted in criticism. Despite being a replacement, Sheila performed professionally and successfully entertained the audience that night.

5. Mahalini

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Mahalini's singing talent has been evident since she was a child. In 2015, when she was still in junior high school, Ni Luh Ketut Mahalini Ayu Raharja, her full name, began her journey as a national singer.

Her career in the world of singing has been shining brighter since she participated in the Indonesian Idol season 10 in 2019. Although she didn't win the competition, Lini, as she is known, successfully attracted the attention of many music lovers.

This powerful-voiced singer has released several highly successful singles in the market. It can be said that this young lady from Bali is the queen of viral songs on social media. Almost every song she releases becomes viral and is used as content by many people.

Kisah Sempurna, Melawan Restu, Sisa Rasa, and the latest one, Sial, have all gone viral. In fact, Mahalini's songs have been listened to by tens of millions of people on digital music platforms. It's no wonder that Lini has become one of the Music Newsmakers in 2023.

So, among these musicians, who do you think deserves to be named as the Music Newsmaker 2023 according to KLovers, KapanLagi's version? KLovers can directly vote for your choices starting from December 15, 2023 until December 30, 2023 at the link below.

https://www.newshub.id/interactive2/5027

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