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Brilio.net/en - Whether it's a matter of superstition or anattempt to brace themselves before facing asea of fans, these Indonesian musician have their special pre-show checklists.
1. Raisa - drinking a 'magical' concoction.
The pop diva claims to drink a special 'potion' before every show. The magical concoction is made of warm water mixed with lemon andhoney tomake her throat relax.
2. Cakra Khan - eating spicy food.
Cakra goes for the extra sambalto keep his throat warm.
3. Tulus - being alone.
This singer isolates himself in the minutes before a performance. In his alone time, Tulus will write or draw.
4. Oly - eating kencur.
The Winner's former vocalist believes eating kencur (also known as Galangal), a herbal plant related to ginger, makes her voice stable and under control. She acquired thehabit from her vocal caoch, the 90s rockstar Dody Katamsi.
5. Petra Sihombing - drinking milk.
The singer of 'Pilih Saja Aku' always drinks 1 liter of milk before performing.
6. Ariel 'Noah' - finding a perfect hairstyle.
Making sure his mop looks good is the key to this Ariel's success.
7. Bimbim - requesting a large mirror behind the stage.
The drummer for Indonesia's biggest band, Slank, always asks event organizers to provide him with a large mirror backstage so he cancheck his appearance andboost his confidence.
8. Agnez Monica - light exercise.
Agnez doeslight body stretches to loosen hermuscles before goingall out on stage.
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