Aisha Retno Dreams of Composing Traditional Malay Song for Asmidar

Singer and composer Aisha Retno has voiced a heartfelt aspiration to craft a traditional Malay song for the talented vocalist Asmidar. The idea was sparked after Aisha was captivated by Datuk Sharifah Aini's rendition of "Seri Dewi Malam."

Aisha shared her long-held dream on the social media platform Threads, directly addressing Asmidar. "My dream is to create a song for you one day. Would you be willing?" Aisha asked, proposing a collaboration that would blend the traditional "inang Melayu Asli" genre with contemporary musical elements. "We'll do an original Malay inang song, but of course, we'll modernize it a bit according to the times," she explained.

While Asmidar has not yet responded to Aisha's spontaneous offer, the public reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Many social media users have expressed enthusiasm for the potential collaboration, believing it would be a perfect platform to showcase Asmidar's unique vocal abilities in traditional music. Comments flooded in, with one netizen urging, "Elevate Asmidar's talent. She is one of the talented singers who needs to be promoted."

Another user echoed this sentiment, drawing a parallel to another artist's rise: "Asmidar will soon be like Marsha, everyone will start to realize her talent. She has been in her cocoon for so long, you will shine like a diamond." The widespread support highlights a public appreciation for traditional Malay music and a desire to see artists like Asmidar gain greater recognition.