"Siri’ and the Stage: Negotiating Morality and Eroticism in Makassar’s Candoleng-doleng Performances" 1. Research Objective
Performances at weddings (often involving gandrang ) and family celebrations create an atmosphere of intimacy and shared identity. dangdut makasar mesum verified
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Unlike the glamorous portrayals in mainstream pop Dangdut, Makassar artists often sing about the “Anak Jalanan” (street children) and the “Ojek Pangkalan” (motorcycle taxi drivers waiting for scraps). Songs detail the struggle of surviving the rising cost of basic goods ( sembako ) and the gentrification of traditional waterfront villages. The music becomes a protest against the widening gap between the elite and the working class. dangdut makasar mesum verified