Jakarta – The Indonesian Ministry of Culture (Kemenbud) held a tribute to the legend music scene entitled ‘Harmony of the 60s’ held in Rarampa Resto, South Jakarta. This event has become a place for appreciation and friendship for Indonesian legendary musicians who have colored the music industry since the 1960s. A number of big names known in the ears of Indonesian music lovers are present and received special appreciation from Menbud Fadli Zon, including Titiek Hamzah, Tetty Kadi, Yok Koeswoyo, Ernie Djohan, Titiek Sandhora, and Mrs. Alatas. “We keep this ’60s harmony’ as a form of appreciation for the legendary of the 60s that naturally contribute to the journey of Indonesian music. As part of national assets, the legendary music makes a big contribution in the journey of our cultural promotion,” Fadli said, Saturday (5/31/2025) in a written statement. Browse to continue with the content The names are symbols of the glory of homeland music in the past and make a great contribution to the formation of the cultural identity of the country through its works. More than just a celebration of music, “Harmony of the 60s” is also an important momentum to reunite the legendary musicians in a family atmosphere, as well as introducing the traces of Indonesian music history to the younger generation. It is hoped that this activity can promote collective awareness of the importance of maintaining and celebrating the cultural heritage of the country. According to Fadli, music also unites diversity, differences and people has a reaction that is also unique to existing music, especially in those years, becomes very important entertainment. The event was held with the initiation of the Mahasvara Nusantara Association and was supported by Pertamina (Person). This form of appreciation given is a tangible manifestation of the tribute to the state and the business world for the dedication of artists who have inspired gender to generation. Fadli specifically expressed its appreciation for the establishment of the cooperation of the event. He hopes that cooperation between the government, the business world and the community like this can be done more frequently. The Director General of Development, Use and Culture of Culture of the Ministry of Education and Culture, Ahmad Mahendra, said that this tribute to the legend will continue at least three times in 2025 as an attempt to build a music ecosystem. This was also confirmed by Fadli Zon. “If we start with the harmony of the 60s, next month we start with the 1970s, the 1980s continued, because in both era there are still many musicians who are very active,” Fadli Zon said. With his remarks, Fadli Zon expressed his hope that the event had become a bridge between generations, which is why there was a need for documentation by recording. According to him, the Harmony event is expected to be a connection or an inter-generation bridge. “Although there are many channels like YouTube now, we hope to contribute,” Fadli said. Through ‘Harmony of the Age’, the Ministry of Education and Culture invites all circles, both the general public, artists and the younger generation to get to know the legendary musicians, and appreciate the legendary musicians who laid the strong foundation for the promotion of Indonesian music. ‘Harmoni Age’ will still be held and more Indonesian legendary musicians. Because the great work is timeless, and the legend stays alive at all times. For information, ‘Harmony of the 60s’ was attended by senior singer Titiek Hamzah, Tetty Kadi, Dimitri Koeswoyo, Ernie Djohan, Titiek Sandhora, Muchsin Alatas; Musicians Gilang Ramadhan, Dwiki Dharmawan and Frankie Raden; Artist Jarwo Kwat, chairman of the House of Representatives Commission X Hetifah Shaifuddin, DPD RI -member Alfiansyah ‘Komeng’, Deputy Chief of Giring Ganesha, Secretary -General of Culture Bambang Wibawarta, Inspector General of the Ministry of Education and Culture Fyda Lucyana; Director -General of Development, Use and Development of Culture Ahmad Mahendra; Director -General of Culture Protection and Tradition of Restu Gunawan; Special staff of the Menbud Media and Public Communications, Muhammad Asrian Mirza; Special staff of the Minister of Cultural Diplomacy and International Relations, Annisa Rengganis; and the Ministry of Education and Culture. Also watch video: Toby Keith, the Country music legend
Kemenbud holds appreciation for music legend in the 60s
