Cultural impact of Dwiki Dharmawan

Indonesian jazz and pop musician Dwiki Dharmawan have made a cultural impact with his music, artistry, identity and performances worldwide. After releasing "Gemilang" in 1987 with his band Krakatau and "Dengan Menyebut Nama Allah" in 1993 with Novia Kolopaking, ^{[1] [2]} he steadily amassed fame, success and public interest throughout his career, becoming a cultural icon. He often dubbed the "Indonesian Jazz Ambassador" immediately after he performed in over 30 countries. ^[3]

Several critics have credited Dwiki's presence and success with emphasising Islam in music, ^[4] while some have criticized that he shifts back to jazz. ^[2]

Musicianship

Composition

Dwiki ventured into the 20th-century Islamic music scene, with his works "Dengan Menyebut Nama Allah" and "Kepada Kesangsian" which he co-wrote with Ags. Arya Dipayana in 1990. ^[5] After the success of the former title performed by Novia Kolopaking, he shifted back to composing music for Krakatau, and managing Farabi Music School with his wife. ^[6]

Other depictions

Books

The 2009 novel by Wahyuningrat, Negeri Van Oranje, mentions Dwiki Dharmawan. ^[7]

Use of Dwiki's songs in films and television

In 1995, "Dengan Menyebut Nama Allah", which Dwiki co-wrote with Arya Dipayana, was used in a teen drama film Regret . ^[8] The same song was reused in a 2017 adaptation of A Note to God , performed by the Purwa Caraka Music Studio Choir. ^[9] His other song, "Gemilang", was used in a 2018 Riri Riza film Run to the Beach , in which Indonesian boy band RAN piqued their interest for the song's cover in this soundtrack album. ^[10]

Covers and tributes

See also: List of artists who have covered Dwiki Dharmawan songs

Numerous artists and musicians in Indonesia have recorded their own renditions of songs written by Dwiki. According to Kompas , "Dengan Menyebut Nama Allah" is the most covered song written by Dwiki. ^[11] In 2014, Sony Music released its first tribute album to Dwiki, Collaborating Harmony: Dwiki Dharmawan , with contributions from various artists, including Shena Malsiana and the girl group Dalagita. ^[12]

References

1. Simanjuntak 2016, Legend Lives On.
2. Diani 2002, Musician.
3. Sabarini 2011, An Ambassador in Music.
4. Hayati, Istiqomatul (18 April 2023). "Dwiki Dharmawan: Musik Selalu Punya Peran Besar sebagai Media Dakwah". Tempo.
5. "Dwiki Dharmawan, Dengan Menyebut Nama Allah". Panji Masyarakat. 27 July 2022. Retrieved 2 June 2024.
6. "Banyak Cara Menuju Agama". Tempo. 15 September 2008. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 17 February 2024.
7. Wahyuningrat (2009). Negeri van Oranje. Bentang. ISBN   9789791227582.
8. "Padat dengan Muatan Dakwah". Pikiran Rakyat . 28 January 1996.
9. Bustomi, Fajar (25 June 2017). Surat Kecil untuk Tuhan (Motion picture) (in Indonesian). Falcon.
10. "Film Kulari ke Pantai Rilis Album Soundtrack". Medcom. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
11. Ivvaty 2005, Pop Religius.
12. P. J. Leo 2014, 30 Years in Music.

Bibliography

• Simanjuntak, Tertiani ZB (14 May 2016). "In Tune: Krakatau Reunion The Legend Lives On". The Jakarta Post . Retrieved 4 December 2023.
• Diani, Hera (24 February 2002). "Musician Dwiki goes back to his roots". The Jakarta Post . Archived from the original on 5 June 2024. Retrieved 5 June 2024– via Jawawa.
• Sabarini, Prodita (4 April 2011). "Dwiki Dharmawan, an Ambassador in Music". The Jakarta Post . Retrieved 8 June 2024.
• Ivvaty, Susi (9 October 2005). "Pop Religius Sang Pendakwah". Kompas . Archived from the original on 22 December 2005.
• Leo, P. J. (27 February 2014). "Guess what?: Dwiki celebrates 30 years in music with new album" . Retrieved 7 November 2023.