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Tulus exudes genuineness, love for fans during 'One Intimate Night' in Jakarta
As if his appeal couldn't get any bigger or broader, the pop sensation embraced concertgoers with intimate chats and heartfelt sing-alongs during his "One Intimate Night with Tulus" concert on Tuesday.
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As one: Indonesian pop sensation Tulus made good on the promise of "One Intimate Night with Tulus", imbuing his latest concert in Jakarta with an intimate vibe on July 30, 2019. (Optimus One/-)
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ndonesian pop singer-songwriter Tulus has certainly proven his universal appeal across the nation with his latest concert in Jakarta.
With his thundering vocals and sappy yet moving lyrics, Tulus has transcended gender barriers to dominate the charts since his debut in 2011.
Muhammad Tulus Rusydi, who goes by the stage name Tulus that means “sincere” in English, is known for blending jazz, swing and R&B in a radio-friendly pop package. Perhaps this is what has drawn people of all ages and backgrounds to his concerts through the years.
The “One Intimate Night with Tulus” concert, held on Tuesday evening at the main hall of The Kasablanka in South Jakarta, drew both adults and smartphone-wielding teenagers alike, and even a woman with her infant child in a stroller – which spoke to the musician’s broad appeal.
Even before the doors opened that evening, fans had been clamoring to see and hear the man from Bukittinggi, West Sumatera. Despite a similar concert last year, the crowd still went wild when Tulus finally appeared on stage to open with “Langit Abu-Abu” (Gray Skies).
The second number, “Ruang Sendiri” (Lonesome Space), was followed by an interlude during which Tulus "spoke" to the audience in basically a one-sided conversation, with every response a scream.
“What I like most about this concert is that our chats are not limited. That means I can talk with you longer,” Tulus said to cheering and even more screaming from the audience.
