Keenan potraits poverty through concert

from Antara

Poverty which is still rampant in Indonesia, is now displayed in a concert of portraits entitled "Nuansa Bening", which literally means clear nuance, by Keenan Nasution, noted musician, composer and legendary singer, in Jakarta.

Keenan sang his new song "Apa Yang Telah Kau Buat?" (what have your done?) to thousands of spectators in Nusa Indah Theatre at Balai Kartini on Saturday evening.

The musical performance was highlighted with a display of portraits of top Indonesian leaders starting from the first president, Soekarno, and ended with incumbent President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono.

At each of the portraits was accompanied by photos of street children, street vendors and jobless people, implying that poverty still prevails in the country although six presidents have led the nation.

Keenan practically said nothing before and after singing his new song, except that the song is included in his new album, which will be released soon.

The two-hour concert was attended by some other artists like Marcell, Nugie, Indro Harjodikoro, Trio Agus Wisman, Rita Effendy, Yana Yulio, Gilang Ramadhan, and Deril, Keenan`s son.