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Soul surfer: Marcello Tahitoe has described the spiritually poignant song “No Words“ as the starting point that ultimately led to the development of the album 'Ombak Melankolia'. Courtesy of MK Records
Soul surfer: Marcello Tahitoe has described the spiritually poignant song “No Words“ as the starting point that ultimately led to the development of the album 'Ombak Melankolia'. Courtesy of MK Records
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Marcello Tahitoe surrenders to the 'wave' of music

In his latest studio album, Ombak Melankolia, Marcello Tahitoe channels his creative wildness as he completely surrenders himself to the joy of creating music.

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BTS member Suga discharged from South Korean military service

Suga finished his military tenure as a social service agent on Saturday with little fanfare as fans looked forward to his reunion with the rest of the band, a K-pop sensation since it started up in 2013.

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Mariah Carey to hold October concert in Sentul

Fans can expect to hear her signature vocals on greatest hits such as “Hero,” “My All,” “Always Be My Baby,” as well as her latest single, “Type Dangerous.”

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Del Toro explores fascism and puppets in dark animated 'Pinocchio'

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Bomb threat reported at K-pop concert in Tangerang

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Dolly Parton, Eminem among Rock Hall of Fame inductees

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Indonesia makes music integral to G20 through M20 Summit

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Science Film Festival 2022 promotes equal opportunities in science

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Taylor Swift makes US song charts history with 'Midnights'

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20 questions: Ernest Prakasa talks comedy behind the scenes

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BTS’ Jin bids farewell on ‘magical night’ in Buenos Aires

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Indonesian musicians talk fears, nightmares and Halloween costumes

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