Traces Of Indonesian Legendary Musicians Echoing In Jakarta, This Is The Harmoni Of The 70s

Minister of Culture, Fadli Zon (Doc. Kemenbud)

JAKARTA Music is not just entertainment. He keeps traces of history, love stories, and the resistance of the times. Monday night, June 30, Golden Ballroom The Sultan Hotel & Residence Jakarta witnessed how the work of legendary musicians in the 70s era echoed again through the 70s Harmony event.

This stage is a continuation of the 60s Harmony and the special edition of Elvy Sukaesih which was first held by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Indonesia. Minister of Culture Fadli Zon emphasized that this event was not just nostalgia, but an award for big names who had colored the journey of Indonesian music.

Through the Harmoni of the 70s, we want to bridge the generation. Music of this era does not only belong to the past, but remains alive and relevant," said Fadli Zon in his remarks as quoted on Tuesday, July 1.

Rows of legendary musicians were present that evening: Panbers, The Rollies, The Mercy's, and Black Selection. Names that are not only popular, but also create eternal songs. Panbers, formed by four Panjaitan brothers, are known through Akhir Cinta and Old Church. The Mercy's slashes the listeners' hearts with No More'. The Rollies shake the ballroom through You'yang Ku Sayang, while Black Selection presents a poetic feel with Formu Pramuria.

According to Fadli, music has an important role in the promotion of national culture. After 79 years of existence, this is the first time Indonesia has a Ministry of Culture. Our task is not light, one of which is to ensure that music, films, and other cultural expressions continue to grow," he said.

The event opened The Rollies which brought 'Bimbi', 'Astuti', Greetings Last', and Kemarkau. Fadli Zon joined the stage singing You Yang Ku Sayang with The Rollies, creating a rare moment that was greeted with lively applause. The Panbers also appeared to perform Old Church, It's Too Late, and Pilu. The Mercy's and Black Selection complement this memoryful night with their iconic songs.

As an award, the Ministry of Culture handed over placards and gold plates to representatives of legendary music groups. This placard is a symbol of dedication and timeless work that is eaten.

Pentas that night was not only attended by musicians and artists. You can see the names of public figures such as Gilang Ramadhan, Dwiki Dharmawan, Dewa Budjana, Thomas Ramdhan, Guntur Soekarno, Fahri Hamzah, Jajang C. Noer, Iis Sugianto, Komeng, and Putu Supadma Rudana. Also present were the Director General of Development, Utilization, and Culture Development Ahmad Mahendra, the Director General of Cultural Protection of Restu Gunawan, and other officials from the Ministry of Culture.

Fadli Zon menutup acara dengan rencana besar. Ia ingin Harmoni Zaman terus digelar dalam edisi berbeda. Kita akan lanjut ke Harmoni Zaman 80-an, 90-an, lalu mungkin kembali ke 60-an. Musik Indonesia harus semakin dikenal di dunia, sesuai istana konstitusi kita, katanya.

With a simple but meaningful stage, the Harmony of the 70s was a space for cross-generational gatherings. A reminder that Indonesian music has strong roots, a legacy that deserves to be cared for, and a spirit that will not be extinguished.