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Appearing at Primaria Fest, Juan Reza asks the public to support NTT's recovery

From Republika · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Musician Juan Reza, originally from Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT), urged the public to support and pray for the recovery of the NTT region during his performance at Primaria Fest Bekasi 2023.
  • Reza, who is from Flores, shared that his family was affected by the earthquake and expressed gratitude for the aid and prayers received from across Indonesia.
  • He highlighted the growing appreciation for Eastern Indonesian music, which blends genres like hip-hop with traditional cultural elements.

Musician Juan Reza, a native of Indonesia's Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT) province, used his performance at the Primaria Fest Bekasi 2023 to call for public support and prayers for the recovery of his home region. Reza, known for his song "Tabola Bale," performed a mix of hip-hop, pop, remix, and Eastern Indonesian music, receiving an enthusiastic response from the audience.

During his set, Reza specifically addressed the audience, asking for their support and prayers for the people of Flores and NTT, who are facing difficult times following an earthquake. He conveyed his gratitude to the Indonesian public for their donations and prayers, emphasizing the profound impact these gestures have on the affected communities, including his own family.

"I want to thank friends all over Indonesia who have donated to NTT. Thank you very much. Because I am also from Flores. My family was also affected," Juan said after his performance. He added, "Thank you very much. Even the smallest support means a lot to all of us there. Let's support and pray together for Flores to heal quickly."

I want to thank friends all over Indonesia who have donated to NTT. Thank you very much. Because I am also from Flores. My family was also affected.

— Juan RezaMusician Juan Reza expressing gratitude for national support following the earthquake in NTT.

Reza also expressed his delight at the audience's energy at the festival, noting how it amplified his performance. He observed the expanding reach and recognition of Eastern Indonesian music, particularly its unique blend of hip-hop with indigenous cultural characteristics. He explained that music from this region is not confined to a single genre, often incorporating elements that encourage listeners to dance.

The Primaria Fest Bekasi 2023 featured various artists, including NDX A.K.A, DNA, TENXI, OM Lorensa, OM Abidin, and Pemandu Karaoke Sedih. The festival, held at the Transera Park Parking Lot, focused on Indonesian Bounce Music (IBM), combining live performances with audience interaction. Reza's performance was a highlight, showcasing Eastern Indonesian musical styles while conveying a message of solidarity for the NTT region.

Thank you very much. Even the smallest support means a lot to all of us there. Let's support and pray together for Flores to heal quickly.

— Juan RezaMusician Juan Reza appealing for continued support and prayers for the recovery of Flores.
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Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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