Papa once in a while forays into the dangdut realm necessitates a serious deep soul searching exercise on his part. Why must he champion such a derisory undertaking? An activity looked down upon by all and sundry. Little did they know that dangdut is actually a logical cum eclectic consequence of popular malay music descending through time and converging into present day acclamation albeit not quite agreeable by local music elites. There are negative type embellishments that are imbued into the contemporary dangdut experience.The not so savoury elements from the 50’s cabaret notoriety that inadvertently ensued popular malay club scenes untjl today. So called pundits do not far deviate from the truth when they could only be condescending if ever dangdut be conferred a cultural like appellative even though not officially. Somehow it couldn’t be categorized alongside the joget, inang and zapin.
It could be a little bit more politically counterbalanced should music-in all its multifarious temperaments persist together with its danceable features. In other words, what good will its much inspiring melody be if it couldn’t be danced to! Not unlike, the salsa and the samba-what elegance should they subscribe to if there weren’t the illustriously conjoined ‘shuffle and twirls’.
Music must have its dance elements.Thenceforth the dangdut or the cha-cha-cha for that matter, must one just listened with only spirits uplifted rather than joyously move to their synchronized frolicsome wiggles and footworks. Should the whole ‘experience be salubriously combined thereupon the gratification would only increase ten fold
Just go learn the dance: for sure you’ll loved it. But for now, dangdut can only be at the fringes, Its infamy surpassing itself. Do look for it,however, should one have the time, that is, its only played in seedy dangdut halls- amidst K.L’s rubbish strewn backalleys…
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Reading through the pages, JinAir~ looks into the reflection in the mirror... as numbers 1992... 1991... 1990 appears being the year when dangdut's were a hit and among the presence sweeping the dance floor were JinAir~'s and jantankaberet. Skills aquired informally. Jantankaberet than were the sifu and a well known figure. Imaging entering a club and having GRO's aplenty rushing to greet... leaving their client astonished... as to who could be this persons... thanks for having JinAir~ sharing your famous moment kekekekeke.
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