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, 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.

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

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. 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.

Use of Dharmawan's songs in films and television
In 1995, Dharmawan's song "Dengan Menyebut Nama Allah" is used in a teen drama film Regret. 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.

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. 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.