A while back we reported on the unlikely story of Arreal Tilghman, an African-American from Delaware who somehow was becoming a star in dangdut, the popular Indonesian musical style.Looks like he's been through his apprenticeship and is ready to hit the airwaves. The 22-year-old won the Dangdut in America auditions, and was then spirited away to the archipelago to refine his techniques. He then came back for a November launch through his label NSR Productions, with a crucial assist from the Indonesian ambassador who promoted the event.
I don't know much about him - does he sing in Bahasa Indonesia, for instance? - but am curious to see if this American dangdut push gains traction. Will he become the next Rhoma Irama, peddling rhythms to a U.S. audience that are a unique blend of Indian, Arab, Malay, and Portuguese? Hey, if Barack Obama can grow up in Jakarta and become president, anything can happen ...
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