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Welcome back with me…… in Music Corner, a musical segment which introduces you to Indonesian music -either traditional or modern one. In today’s edition, we will introduce you to Dhira Bongs. Nadhira Soraya Nasution or well-known Dhira Bongs is a female Indonesian musician who was born in Jakarta. Then, she who lives in Bandung, West Java, presents unique music. Generally, musical genre which is played by Bongs is jazz, but especially Dhira Bongs calls it as “Explorative Pop Jazz”. 

Music in “explorative pop jazz” style is not presented alone by Dhira Bongs. Although she is soloist, Dhira Bongs often performs on stage together with her friends who play various instruments such as trumpet, trombone, saxophone, flute, violin, percussion, keyboard, bass, and drum. 

Until now, Dhira Bongs produces two albums and four singles. The first album of Dhira Bongs entitled “My Precious” was released in 2013.While, “Head Over Heels” becomes a title of Dhira Bongs’ second album in 2016.  Her fourth single is “Puncak Pohon Bandung”, 
“Really Do”, “Make Me Fall in Love”, and “Struggling”. 

Dhira Bongs often performs on stage, starting in Bandung, national jazz performance, until tour in Japan. All her performances on stage are always appreciated by her fans.