Music

The annual music, arts, fashion and food festival known as We The Fest wrapped up with another great success at JIEXPO Kemayoran on August 13. Promoted by Ismaya Live, We The Fest featured many genres of music, such as pop, rock, electronic dance, trance, indie and hip-hop music. Since it first started in 2014, the Fest

Music brings people, and even nations, together. That’s what “Voyage to Marege” has accomplished by presenting musical talents from Indonesia and Australia. “This concert derives from the Australian government's desire to introduce the Aboriginal culture to the world. Due to the intertwining history of the Aboriginal and Makassar people, the Australian government through its embassy

Late Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti was one of the country’s – and the world’s – most beloved and successful artists, enthralling audiences across the globe in the latter half of the 20th century. His long career took him to the world’s most prestigious opera houses and theaters, and his dedication made him the undisputed ambassador

When French musician Jean-Christophe Frisch and Indonesian composer Franki Raden collaborate, it results in a masterpiece. The pair performed at Usmar Ismail Hall last week as part of a collaboration between Le Baroque Nomade and Indonesian National Orchestra (INO). French music group Le baroque Nomade performed with traditional musicians from Indonesia National Orchestra at Usmar

With much pomp and circumstance, pyrotechnics and foot stomping, the American EDM-Pop Duo, collectively known as The Chainsmokers took the stage at Jakarta International Expo on 30 March. The Chainsmokers took the stage at Jakarta International Expo on 30 March. Photo by Raditya Fadilla/NOW!JAKARTA There was much anticipation leading up to the band’s arrival, with

Indonesians have long  embraced the national motto “Bhinneka Tunggal Ika” (Unity in Diversity). It was no surprise, then, that this year’s theme at the annual  Java Jazz Festival (“Celebrate Jazz in Diversity”) was well-received by music enthusiasts and others. Jhené Aiko performed at The BNI Java Jazz Festival 2018 at JIEXPO Kemayoran. The hip-hop R&B artist

Legendary Indonesian-Dutch singer, Daniel Sahuleka was back to entertain his fans on intimate live concert. The concert which happened at THE 1O1 Jakarta Sedayu Darmawangsa Hotel, made a reminiscent moment of his musical career. Legendary Indonesian-Dutch singer, Daniel Sahuleka performed live at THE 1O1 Jakarta Sedayu Darmawangsa Hotel. Photo courtesy of THE 101 Sedayu/NOW!JAKARTA On

The second annual Spotify On Stage event on 12 October at Jakarta International Expo saw more than 7,000 fans gather in one spot to watch their favourite Spotify artists perform live. Sponsored by OPPO and Coca-Cola, the concert featured five artists with a huge fan base in Indonesia. South Korean  boyband Stray Kids performed at

American Saxophonist Kenneth Bruce Gorelick, popularly known as Kenny G, sparked much excitement on stage during his “One Night Only” concert in Jakarta on 6 Nov. The 62-year old instrumentalist began his Southeast Asian tour in Jakarta with a magnetising performance which transcended his multi-generation fan base. Kenny G sparked much excitement on stage during