Why do most Indonesian can't accept jazz music?

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Because jazz festivals have succeed promoting the mentioned events to younger Indonesians. They are advertised well through televisions, internet, and promotion in universities is the main reason. Tickets are not so expensive, because most of jazz musicians are not mainstream musicians. Java Jazz always has discount for students. read more