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Indonesian group’s rise from tragedy The band is set to perform at ZEPP KL on July 5.– PICS FROM BERNAMA

Ernie Zakri joins hand with promising singer Anggi Ernie (left) and Anggi has a duet titled Kisah Penuh Kecewa . – PIC FROM INSTAGRAM @ERNIEZAKRI

MALAYSIAN singer Ernie Zakri is penetrating the Indonesian music market through a collaboration with promising young Indonesian singer Anggi Marito in a duet titled Kisah Penuh Kecewa . The song marks the first collaboration in Ernie’s upcoming album Sahabat , featuring collaborations between Ernie and Malaysian and Indonesian singers. According to Ernie, the choice of Anggi as her duet partner was based on the recommendation of the latter’s record label in Indonesia. Ernie said she did not hesitate to accept it, believing in the potential of the Tak Segampang Itu singer. “Anggi is my first featured artiste in this project (Sahabat) . When Universal Music Indonesia suggested Anggi, I immediately agreed because I knew it was a big opportunity to widen my reach. Besides, Anggi is a very talented The concert is not only a testament to Rossa’s strength as a performer, but also serves as a symbolic tribute to her loyal fans in Malaysia who have witnessed her musical journey for nearly three decades. “Malaysia has always held a special place in my life and career. It is where my singing career blossomed and grew, and the name ‘Rossa’ became well-known among music lovers in the region. “Here I Am is more than just a concert. It is a gift and a celebration of my love for my fans in this country, who have stood firmly by my artistic journey all this time,” she said. Rossa will be joined by a line up of guest artistes, including Hael Husaini and The Ladies, a group comprising Indonesian Idol finalists Rimar, Jemimah, Awdella and Syarla – also set to appear are her close friends and fellow

singer with a unique vocal strength. She is also technically skilled,” she said, adding that the duet’s production process was different as it began with a special workshop involving the singers, lyricists and composers from both countries to collectively create the song. “We gather everyone involved and discuss the theme, melody and other elements. From there, Anggi and I also contributed ideas to the creation of the song. We completed it in just two to three hours,” she said. Anggi described the experience of working with Ernie as fun and easy, although it was their first time meeting in person. Sahabat , which is expected to be released later this year, will consist of 10 duet tracks. Among the singers collaborating with Ernie on the album are Dayang Nurfaizah, Amir Masdi, Andi Rianto and Ronny Parulian. – Bernama

A FTER nearly two decades in the music industry, popular Indonesian band Dadali is set to make waves on the local entertainment stage with its concert Sebuah Kisah Volume 1, set to take place on July 5. Its vocalist Dyrga described the upcoming concert at ZEPP Kuala Lumpur as a dream come true and promised to deliver an unforgettable performance for their fans. The fourth-place winner of Astro reality show Gegar Vaganza season 11 said the two-hour concert will feature around 20 songs, including several Malaysian tracks. “The song selection will definitely be among our best and we will be combining it with songs from Malaysia. There will be medleys too,” he said during a press conference last week. He added that the event will symbolise the group’s resurgence after going through a painful chapter, nearly collapsing as a band following the passing of two of its original members, the late Yuda and Rix, during the Covid-19 pandemic. “A bandmate is different from a regular coworker. We went through good and hard times together. I can o Dadali to perform in Kuala Lumpur after overcoming loss of band members

Tickets for the show are priced from RM188.

Rossa brings concert to Malaysia AFTER creating a sensation in her home country, renowned Indonesian singer Datuk Seri Rossa is ready to bring the same magic to Malaysia with her Here I Am concert at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil this Saturday.

(drummer) along with Dendi (keyboard) and Hendy (bassist) were brought in. “Before Yuda passed away, he kept saying, ‘Dyrga, replace me with Boim,’ and when I asked why, he simply said, ‘I want to rest.’ I am grateful I was able to fulfil his final wish,” he said. The concert will also feature a special appearance by Malaysian singer Ronnie Hussein, with Dyrga describing the former Hyper Act vocalist as someone easy to work with. Tickets are priced between RM188 to RM588. – Bernama

say half of my heart died when trying to revive this band. Most of Dadali’s songs were written by Yuda and me. So when Yuda passed away, it felt like I lost a leg. I did not know how to go on without him. “I could not write lyrics. There was a time when I nearly gave up. But eventually Rickjard, the original lead guitarist, and I decided that we had to fight for this band until our last breath,” he said. Dyrga shared before Yuda passed away, he left a final message asking him to bring in new members for the band – following which Boim (guitarist) and later, Obot

A host of Indonesian and Malaysian guest artistes will join Rossa for the Kuala Lumpur gig. – PIC FROM INSTAGRAM @ROSSA artistes including Ariel Noah, Ernie Zakri, MK K-Clique and Dipha Barus, as well as the top four finalists of the Malaysian reality show One In a Million (Marygrace, Kai Deva, Jimi and Zazzleen) as a tribute to emerging local talents. Tickets are priced between RM228 and RM788. – Bernama

Dadali’s vocalist Dyrga (third from left) says it has been difficult for the band to overcome the passing former members.