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In Jakarta, a musical tradition lives on

Descendants of people of Portuguese ancestry seek to keep Keroncong alive and pass along its distinctive musical style to the younger generation.

By Zahara Tiba for Khabar Southeast Asia in Jakarta

January 07, 2013

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