Keroncong music is an eternal legend

Once upon a time, Keroncong music was a traditional form of music that originated in the island of Java, Indonesia. However, over time, the music underwent a transformation and emerged as a popular music genre in Indonesia and other parts of the world. During the colonial period in Indonesia, Keroncong was introduced to the Dutch communities by the local musicians. The music soon became popular among the Dutch and European communities in Java. The Dutch then began to incorporate their music style and harmonies in the Keroncong, changing its original sound. In the 1920s, a man named Gesang Martohartono, a Javanese musician, further developed Keroncong music by adding western instruments and harmonies to the traditional Keroncong melodies. He was the first musician to introduce the ukulele to Keroncong music, adding a unique sound to its already beautiful melodies. The addition of western instruments and harmonies attracted a wider audience and Keroncong music became a popular genre not