Cultural impact of Dwiki Dharmawan

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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]

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

Musicianship

Composition

Dharmawan 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

Use of Dharmawan's songs in films and television

In 2018, his written song "Gemilang" was used in a 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. [7]

Covers and tributes

Numerous artists and musicians in Indonesia have recorded their own renditions of songs written by Dharmawan. According to Kompas , "Dengan Menyebut Nama Allah" is the most covered song written by Dharmawan. [8] In 2014, Sony Music released its first Dharmawan tribute album, Collaborating Harmony: Dwiki Dharmawan , with contributions from various artists, including Shena Malsiana and the girl group Dalagita. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ Simanjuntak 2016, Legend Lives On.
  2. 1 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. ↑ "Film Kulari ke Pantai Rilis Album Soundtrack". Medcom. 26 June 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
  8. ↑ Ivvaty 2005, Pop Religius.
  9. ↑ P. J. Leo 2014, 30 Years in Music.
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