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.
[3] Several critics have credited Dwiki's presence and success with emphasising Islam in music,[4] while some have criticised that he shifts back to jazz.
[2] Dwiki ventured into the 20th-century Islamic music scene, with his works "Dengan Menyebut Nama Allah" and "Kepada Kesangsian" which he co-wrote with Ags.
[7] In 1995, "Dengan Menyebut Nama Allah", which Dwiki co-wrote with Arya Dipayana, was used in a teen drama film Regret.