Didi Kempot’s Career Journey and Existence as a Javanese Cultural Artist

Siti Marjani, Bani Sudardi and Dwi Susanto
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Siti Marjani: Cultural Studies, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Bani Sudardi: Cultural Studies, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia
Dwi Susanto: Cultural Studies, Universitas Sebelas Maret, Indonesia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2023, vol. 7, issue 2, 1126-1133

Abstract: Didi Kempot is a very popular Javanese cultural artist. Didi Kempot earned the nickname “The Godfather of Broken Heart†through his campursari song. This study aims to identify the career path and existence of Didi Kempot as a Javanese cultural artist. This research method is a literature study. Data collection was through literature in the form of books, journal articles, news, awards, and biographies related to artist Didi Kempot. The analysis identified that Didi Kempot’s career journey began in 1984 until early 2020. Didi Kempot’s career began with a music group until he finally decided to have a solo career. The existence of Didi Kempot in Indonesia is able to change the stigma of campursari music to be liked by various groups. The existence of Didi Kempot built fan loyalty. This was proven when Didi Kempot held a charity concert, and a donation of 7.6 billion rupiahs was collected.

Date: 2023
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