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I was so inspired by this artist’s story and was automatically drawn to her music upon learning about her life. Putri, a blind girl who grew up in Yogyakarta, Indonesia, was on “Indonesia’s Got Talent” when she was 8 years old and made the judges cry before receiving a standing ovation. Putri won the competition and blew the entire audience away. She has been passionate about music since she was only 3! Now a 17-year-old teenager, Putri writes, performs and releases Indonesian-style music and strives to be an inspiration for others. She also has a significant following on social media. Her 2023 single, “Mimpi,” is about her dreams, pains and happiness. I chose this song because it is such a beautiful reminder there are brighter days ahead and to keep your chin up. A line from the song that stood out to me was, “And happiness is always there;” it establishes that happiness never goes away, we just have to choose to chase it. All of Putri’s music is in the Indonesian language. She is such a courageous role model for others all around the world.