7 Moments of Closeness between Didi Kempot and Jokowi's Family, Making T-shirts - Song Requests

Kapanlagi.com - Memories of Didi Kempot continue to roll. This legendary musician has passed away last Tuesday (5/5). However, his memories continue to live on, including when he was so close to the family of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Jokowi.

Perhaps not many people know how humble this maestro was in his closeness to Jokowi's family. Several moments were captured, including when Jokowi requested a song in Didi Kempot's latest album. Read more here!

1. Kaesang Makes Didi Kempot T-shirts

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On the day of Didi's departure, Kaesang revealed a moment he will never forget. At that time, he wanted to produce a t-shirt with Didi Kempot's picture. However, Didi did not want to receive any royalties.

"The Godfather of Broken Heart left a personal impression on me. My company asked for permission to produce a t-shirt with his picture and he did not want to ask for any royalty, instead he asked us to quickly produce it so that he could wear it too," Kaesang wrote on his Twitter.

2. Jokowi Orders a Song

Didi Kempot © KapanLagi.com/Muhammad Akrom Sukarya

In 2020, Didi Kempot is ready to release his latest album. Unexpectedly, this album is planned to include a single ordered by Jokowi.

"Make a song for the new album. The song with a national theme is his request. He asked for a song about Bhineka Tunggal Ika, that we are a nation and one Indonesia, our NKRI, at least the artists participate in voicing it," said Didi Kempot when met in the Jiexpo Kemayoran area, Central Jakarta, on Friday (27/12/2019) last year.

3. Jokowi Enthusiastic When Inviting Didi Kempot to the Palace

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During the event at the Palace, Jokowi was the most enthusiastic person with the arrival of the singer of the song Cidro. At least, the Twitter account @jarkiyo recorded it in August 2019. At that time, Jokowi was delighted to sing the song Sewu Kutho.

4. Didi Kempot Often Meets Jokowi's Late Mother

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At the end of March, Jokowi's mother passed away. Many people were sad, including Didi Kempot. He even mentioned it on his Instagram. It turns out that Didi had often met Jokowi's late mother.

"On several occasions, we gathered with her when we sang on stage, and there were activities in Solo where the late mother also attended. It was clear that she had great support for traditional artists," he said.

5. Jokowi Joins Charity Concert Featuring Didi Kempot

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Some time ago, Didi Kempot and a TV station held a charity concert. The concert managed to collect donations of more than 7 billion. Apparently, Jokowi also attended the concert.

"I participated in the 'Charity Concert From Home' by Mas Didi Kempot, on Saturday, April 11, which was held to collect donations for handling the Covid-19 pandemic. Through the concert, Mas Didi Kempot has helped local governments prevent people from returning to their hometowns to break the chain of virus transmission," Jokowi wrote on Instagram last Tuesday (5/5).

6. Jokowi Shares Grief as Didi Kempot Passes Away

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Jokowi expressed his sadness upon hearing the news of Didi Kempot's passing. He uploaded moments of togetherness with Didi.

"My deepest condolences to the extended family of Mas Didi Kempot, to the Indonesian music community, and to all 'ambyar' friends wherever they are," he wrote.

7. Kaesang Writes Farewell Greetings

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Not only Jokowi expressed his grief, Kaesang also felt the loss. He uploaded a photo of Didi Kempot on Instagram and wrote only one sentence. "Farewell Lord of Broken Heart," wrote Jokowi's second son.

(kpl/tdr)