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: Once considered music for the "lower classes," Dangdut Koplo has been rebranded as a sophisticated, national pride. Modern icons like Via Vallen and Lesti Kejora

One of Indonesia's most enduring stories is the legend of from West Sumatra.

If there is a single sound that unites Indonesia, it is the thrum of the gendang (drum) and the wail of the suling (flute) in Dangdut. A fusion of Hindustani, Malay, and Arabic music, Dangdut is the music of the working class. It is sensual, spiritual, and political all at once.

Indonesian music has a long history, with traditional music playing an essential role in the country's cultural heritage. Modern Indonesian music has been influenced by Western genres, such as rock, pop, and hip-hop. Some popular Indonesian music genres include: