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Many young Indonesian musicians find it hard to make a name for themselves
It is not unusual to be sitting in a busy traffic junction in Jakarta or on a crowded bus and be serenaded by a young busker or band.
While that in itself may not be remarkable, it would be fair to say that most of the time, the singers are actually very good.
Indonesians are known for their love of music. From the traditional beats of the Javanese gamelan to the modern pulsating rhythm of Indonesian pop or dangdut, almost everyone here has a song to sing or a tune to strum.
But many young Indonesians are struggling to make a name for themselves in the music scene. The industry has long been dominated by major record labels - that is why some are now choosing more alternative routes
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