80's Harmoni Is Proof Of Music That Can Enliven Generations

Menbud Fadli Zon In Harmoni Zaman 80's (Doc. Kemenbud)

JAKARTA Music is a language that unites the diversity of the nation. The sentence was spoken firmly from the Minister of Culture Fadli Zon when opening the 80's Harmoni, at Balai Kartini, Jakarta, Wednesday, October 22 evening. For Fadli, music is not just entertainment, but part of the journey of civilization and national identity.

Last night's 80's Harmoni event presented two legends carring out the golden era of Indonesian music, Dian Piesesha and Endang S. Taurina. Both received direct awards from the Minister of Culture for their dedication and long work in the world of Indonesian music. The audience's applause greatly emphasized one thing: "Eternal work never takes time."

According to Fadli, organizing the Harmoni Zaman is a form of continuous appreciation from the Ministry of Culture to music artists.

Since the beginning of our establishment, we wanted to support the Indonesian music ecosystem. Music is an artistic expression that mandates this nation. Therefore, appreciation like this will continue to be done," said Fadli Zon in a written statement, October 23.

He also revealed that the Ministry of Culture has just completed the Indonesian Music Conference, a three-day forum that discusses challenges, opportunities, and the national music market. Fadli emphasized his commitment to maintaining the sustainability of the art ecosystem. In the future, the Harmoni Zaman will continue. It could be that later we will return to the 70s, or even the 90s. The important thing is that sustainability is maintained," he said.

The event was also attended by the Director General of Politics and General Government of the Ministry of Home Affairs Bahtiar Bahharuddin, Inspector General of the Ministry of Culture Fryda Lucyana, Director of Film, Music, and Art Syaifullah Agam, as well as music figure Adi Bing Slamet and Chairman of the Indonesian Museum Association Putu Supadma Rudana.

The Ministry of Culture emphasized that musical works are cultural assets that must be maintained, not just entertainment. Through the 80's Harmoni, the government hopes to strengthen collaboration between musicians, communities and the business world, and ensure Indonesia's musical heritage continues to live in the digital era and can be accessed by future generations.