Keroncong

This time we will discuss about the culture Keroncong INSONESIA.

Kroncong roots music comes from a type known as Portuguese Fado, introduced by the sailors and the slave trade ship nation since the 16th century to the archipelago.
Kroncong is a kind of musical instruments as the ukulele, and also the name of the type of music that uses distinctive Indonesian musical instruments keroncong, flute, and a female singer.
In the earliest form, accompanied by music Moresco strings, such as the violin, ukulele, and cello. Percussion is also sometimes used.
Set this kind of orchestra is still used by keroncong monument, which still forms keroncong played by Portuguese slave descendant community from Ambon who lived in Kampung Tugu, Jakarta Utara, which then evolved to the south at Gambir Kemayoran and by the Betawi music blended with Tanjidor (year 1880-1920). Year 1920-1960 development center moved to Solo, and adapt to a slower rhythm of nature according to the Javanese.
Kerongonh is a favorite among many people especially the elderly in Java.