D’Academy (Dangdut Academy): Reviving a Genre, Forging New Stars
D’Academy (Dangdut Academy) has played a pivotal role in revitalizing the popularity of dangdut music, Indonesia’s unique and vibrant folk-pop genre. Before its inception, dangdut, despite its widespread appeal, sometimes struggled for mainstream recognition on par with other contemporary music styles. This talent search show, however, successfully repositioned dangdut in the national spotlight, demonstrating its […]