Youth say they will stay tuned to 'CNJ'

Young people in the capital have embraced new radio station CNJ, which plays jazz and classical music, two musical genres not normally associated with the young.

Boli, a university student and lead singer for a reggae band, said that although he was not an avid listener of jazz or classical music, he enjoyed CNJ because it gave him an opportunity to expand his musical horizons.

"It is great. It is time for young Indonesians to listen to jazz ... and it will be interesting because the radio station will not air any ads," he told The Jakarta Post.

Boli expects CNJ will play music by Tamam Husain, his favorite jazz singer, and run profiles on renowned jazz artists and bands.

Caesar, a student and a cook at a Japanese restaurant, could not hide his enthusiasm for the new radio station.

"I hope that CNJ will play jazz tunes by Indonesian singers. I'd love to hear Indra Lesmana's music from Rumah Ketujuh (The Seventh House)," he said, referring to a popular local jazz musician who contributed to the soundtrack for the teen movie.

Another student, Oscar, is also excited about CNJ.

"I hope the station plays songs from Spyrogira, a now- disbanded fusion band. I always look for their CDs or cassettes but can never find them.

"It is a cliche to say 'bravo and go for it', but to be honest, don't worry, I will definitely set my radio dial to the station," he said. -- Andina Sawitri Lubis