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100 Indonesian keyboardists promote unity in diversity in Jakarta
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Jakarta Governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat (center) receives a placard from 100 Indonesian keyboardists during 'Konser Spektakuler Jakarta #100' on Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (JP/Wienda Parwitasari)
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total of 100 Indonesian keyboard players from different musical backgrounds gathered at the National Monument (Monas) in Central Jakarta on Tuesday night to perform and share the message on unity in diversity.
The performance, which was part of Konser Spektakuler Jakarta #100 (#100 Spectacular Jakarta Concerts), featured some of the country's most celebrated musicians like Iwang Noorsaid, Adi Adrian, Andy Ayunir, Indra Lesmana, Fariz RM, Kak Nunuk, Purwa Caraka, Dian HP, Viky Sianipar and Nyong Anggoman.
Jakarta Governor Djarot Saiful Hidayat and Creative Economy Agency (Bekraf) head Triawan Munaf were among those attending the show initiated by Iwang Noorsaid, Teffy Mayne and Donny DSS.
The concert featured Jakarta-inspired performances in various music genres, such as classical, pop, latin, dangdut, rock and jazz. After being opened by an electronic version of the popular Betawi song "Ondel-ondel," the show continued with a performance of "Kicir-kicir" by keyboardists playing in the classical genre and pop versions of "Lenggak Lenggok Jakarta" and “Juwita.”
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In the middle of the concert, Djarot was invited on stage to sing “Rumah Kita” (Our House) alongside the keyboard players and legendary jazz group Krakatau.
Renowned musician Fariz RM said conducting such event was better than rallying [on the street] as they used music to express their opinions.
One keyboardist, Teffy Mayne, said social media played a significant role in gathering all these musicians, adding that the country was home to at least 200,000 keyboard players. “The purpose was to unite [all the keyboardists] [...] Don't limit ourselves by music genre, religion, race and tribe.”
During the event, Djarot, who will end his service as Jakarta governor on Oct. 15, also inaugurated 100 child-friendly integrated public spaces (RPTRA) across the capital city from the Thousand Islands to East Jakarta.
The keyboardists previously held a similar performance on May 20 at Graha Bhakti Budaya in Taman Ismail Marzuki in Central Jakarta. (kes)
