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New Straits Times
03-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Indonesia's 'Soundtrack Queen' makes good her promise with magical show
LAST year acclaimed Indonesian singer-songwriter Melly Goeslaw promised Malaysian fans that she would be returning to the Axiata Arena for yet another concert, the third in her on-going Ada Apa Dengan Melly & Friends? series. If her concert on June 1 last year was themed Graduation Night, this year's was Prom Night naturally. The Indonesian music legend, dubbed the Queen Of Soundtracks, put another 9,000 fans under her musical spell for two-and-a-half hours at the arena as she sang 26 of her hits, including medleys, with ample sing-along opportunities for the cheering audience. Ably assisted by four pop musicians headed by her husband Anto Hoed, plus a 12-member orchestra, the 51-year-old singer also had three guest artistes namely Indonesian actor Nicholas Saputra of the hit 2002 movie 'Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?' (AADC) which she scored, promising new Indonesian pop singer Dinda Ghania, and Malaysia's very own award-winning singer Aina Abdul. Several Malaysian and Indonesian artistes attended the 9pm concert, and Melly introduced them at the start of the show. They included Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, Datuk Amy, Elite and Indonesian singer-actor Raffi Ahmad. Melly's evening began with the fast-paced 'Ku Bahagia'. This popular song from the soundtrack of AADC saw her guests sing along from the word "go" and ended with Melly saying: "Thank you Malaysia, I love you all." UNIVERSAL After her second song 'Ingin Mencintai Dan Dicintai', she remarked: "Music is the universal language. We may not speak the same language, but all of us love good music." As the guitarists strummed their instruments louder, the guests knew that Melly's next song was 'Pencinta Wanita', made popular by Irwansyah, the star of the 2006 tear-jerker movie 'Heart'. Fans sportingly sang the first few lines as well as the chorus, and Melly remarked that "party time has finally begun". SAD SONG After 'Malam Pertama', a song about first dates, Melly belted out 'Suara Hati Seorang Kekasih', a sad song about the challenges of a relationship, and 'Sampai Ku Menutup Mata', a poignant anthem about endless love. Melly introduced her fans to 'Jika', the song which landed her in KL back in the early 2000s, and it sounded great with a jazzy new arrangement. 'Jika' was followed by another good rearrangement, 'Gantung', a sentimental number about abruptly ended relationships. THICK Melly said: "True friends stand by you through thick and thin, you will only know who they are when you are down." This signalled her next song 'Cinta Sejati', which sounded like an ode to romantic love but was really about friendship. Melly's first medley came next in the form of 'Bimbang' and 'Denting'. The first song was a sing-along about fighting feelings of love while the second was about sleepless nights. WHITE Melly then introduced one of her favourite Malaysian singers, whom she dubbed as the country's Lady Gaga. Aina Abdul emerged majestically on stage, dressed in a flowing white dress inspired by the white peacock, to deliver a power-packed and soulful version of 'Cinta', the theme from Kabir Bhatia's hit 2006 movie of the same name. Melly then talked about three of her favourite Malaysian singers and hinted that her next medley would feature popular songs from two of them in the audience. She sang 'Janji Manismu' made popular by Datuk Aishah Ariffin, 'Isabella' made popular by Search and 'Betapa Ku Cinta Padamu' made popular by Siti. MARCELL Another monster hit from AADC came shortly after the less known 'Di Mana Malumu', a song about treating one's partner cruelly. It was 'Hanya Memuji', which was made popular by Indonesian singers Shanty and Marcell Siahaan and has always been in Melly's "must sing" list. Melly's next two songs were 'Tentang Seseorang', an ode to her Mr Right, and 'Berdua Lebih Baik', the most "sunshiny" song for the concert. MOTHERS Melly's second guest singer came next, looking sweet and stunning. Dinda performed 'Jangan Pernah Berubah' with Melly and 'Bunda', a passionate tribute to mothers. The final guest artiste emerged next as a poet. Nicholas recited a poem by his AADC character Rangga, as fans cheered and screamed, and this heralded Melly's return to the stage to sing the title track of AADC in a medley which included Ratusan Purnama. BBB The theme song for another well-known romantic comedy 'Eiffel I'm In Love' (2003) was Melly's next number. Titled 'Tak Tahan Lagi', it also proved a fan favourite. Melly then got everyone dancing with 'Let's Dance Together', her 2006 duet with BBB, and 'Hey Ladies', a 2009 hit for Datuk Seri Rossa. "I've had a great time in KL and I've also visited the wonderful Cameron Highlands. Thank you so much Malaysia," said Melly. CAMERON HIGHLANDS The singer had a brief drink before giving her fans 'Salah', 'Bagaikan Langit', 'I Just Wanna Say' and 'Demikianlah', and all three guests joined her. While Melly may not be a powerhouse diva like Krisdayanti, she is very much a star in Indonesia. Indonesia's best known female composer and lyricist, she is a "hit maker" whose songs have adorned many drama and movie soundtracks.
The Citizen
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Citizen
WIN tickets: Celebrate Mother's Day with Mi Casa and Shekhinah at Music at the Lake
WIN tickets: Celebrate Mother's Day with Mi Casa and Shekhinah at Music at the Lake OLD Mutual Music at the Lake is back for another incredible season of music which they are kicking off with a Mother's Day concert featuring Mi Casa and Shekhinah as the headline acts on Sunday, May 11, at the Durban Botanic Gardens. Starting at 14:00 (gates open at 13:00), the scenic musical extravaganza promises an afternoon of soulful sounds, celebration, and family-friendly fun. Bandile Mngoma, senior manager: sponsorships and events at Old Mutual, said they are proud to support the Music at the Lake series, a celebration of togetherness, local talent, and cultural pride. 'Our partnership reflects our ongoing commitment to enriching communities and creating shared moments of joy — especially on meaningful days like Mother's Day. We believe music has the power to connect people, and we are honoured to help provide a platform where families can come together and make lasting memories in the beautiful setting of Durban's iconic Botanic Gardens,' said Mngoma. Guests are encouraged to bring along picnic blankets, camping chairs, and their own food and drinks to enjoy a relaxed open-air experience while listening to the infectious house grooves of Mi Casa who will be singing some of their biggest hits like Jika, Mamela and Who Cares. If a mellow vibe is more your thing, then powerhouse vocalist and platinum-selling artist Shekhinah will captivate you with her emotive blend of pop and R&B as the Suited, Risk, and Please Mr singer performs live. Tickets can be purchased via Webtickets: Webtickets. To stand a chance to win one double set of tickets to see Mi Casa and Shekhinah perform live, fill in your details below: Spend Mother's Day with Mi Casa and Shekhinah Name and surname Email address Cellphone number CAPTCHA For more from Northglen News, follow us on Facebook , X or Instagram. You can also check out our videos on our YouTube channel or follow us on TikTok. Click to subscribe to our newsletter – here At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
News24
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News24
From trumpeting These Streets to Horns in the Sun: Mi Casa's Mo-T's everlasting hits
Moshe 'Mo-T' Kgasoane is the renowned trumpeter from Mi Casa. His solo career boasts hits like Don't Let Go and Horns in the Sun. Mo-T's trumpeting background began with his father and grandfather. He's responsible for some of the most recognisable trumpeting in South Africa's hit tracks. Moshe Kgasoane, more popularly known as Mo-T, has added a modern and unique flair to an instrument whose reputation struggled to exceed marching band status. Mo-T has not only found fame as one third of the renowned musical trio Mi Casa creating hits like These Streets, Jika and more for the better part of 15 years. He's also added his own signature sound to chart-topping tracks like DJ Kent's Don't Let Go, Mr Eazi's Property and more that have personified Mzansi's festive spirit across generations. Even when covering classic tracks like Bongo Maffin's Thathisigubhu, Mo-T's trumpeting skills are a sight to behold and a treat to the ears. The blaring horn from South Africa's greatest hits After delivering a sensational instrumental performance at Steenberg 's exclusive launch of their new wine labels in Johannesburg, the musician let TRUELOVE in on how he has been able to grow his artist wings as an individual artist while also staying true to the trio. 'People have been waiting for us to break up, but it's not happening anytime soon. Hopefully, praise God it doesn't happen ever. But I mean, I feel everyone's got a way of expressing themselves of the individuality or them feeling that, look, this is something special that I want to release by myself,' he says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mi Casa (@micasamusic) One solo track that took over radio waves across the country was when Mo-T featured on DJ Kent's Horns in the Sun, which has been played everywhere from home soil to Europe and New Year's parties in the U.S. He tells us how those recognisable rhythms come to him. 'It's the mood, it's where the song is also going and it's really on how, yes, that mood has also got to do with how I'm feeling at that time, and I always push myself to being in a good space when I go to studio. Even if I'm in a very bad space or anything but I always push myself to really playing what suits that certain track' he explains. Mo-T continues, 'I've really enjoyed recording even with those artists like working with Mr. Eazi was magical, it was beautiful. Working with Kent, well DJ Kent on Don't Let Go [is] still a classic to us, it's an old song but people still love it.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mo-T (@mot_micasa) A trumpeting lineage With Mo-T's father as the late Mango Groove founding member and lead trumpeter Banza Kgasoanse and his grandfather also a famed saxophonist in the Big Henny's Band, it's clear that trumpeting is in Mo-T's blood. He shares how his father and grandfather passed down his musical gift and retaining his individuality in a successful group. '[Trumpeting] really holds a special place in my heart for seeing where it's come from. Where it didn't start with me, but it started with my grandfather, then it got passed on to my dad, and then it got passed on to me. We've all done well within the musical segments that we have established ourselves into.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by Mo-T (@mot_micasa) Mo-T adds, 'Me going to or me being a part of Mi Casa has also been something great but it's also nice that when you live that freedom by saying that we're not tying each other down, but we're obviously saying, yes, you're part of a group, but you're also able to spread your wings and actually just work with other people and see what happens.'
