Remembering Didi Kempot through His Family Lineage, Originating from the Artistic Family of Surakarta

Kapanlagi.com - Didi Kempot, the 'Godfather of Broken Heart,' passed away at the age of 53 on Tuesday (5/5/2020) morning at 07.30 in RS Kasih Ibu Solo. The sudden departure of Didi Kempot left grief for the sobat ambyar (fans) and the entire Indonesian community who admired his works.

Didi Kempot's success is inseparable from the support and example of his family originating from Surakarta. This campur sari maestro comes from a family where the majority of its members are artists. Didi Kempot's parents and siblings are involved in the world of art, ranging from comedians to singers. Let's take a look at the family lineage of Didi Kempot, originating from the artistic family of Surakarta.

1. Maestro Campur Sari

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Didi Kempot, whose real name is Dionisius Prastyo, was born in Surakarta on December 31, 1966. He started his career in the music world as a street musician and then tried his luck in the capital city. His stage name 'Kempot' is an abbreviation of 'Kelompok Pengamen Trotoar' (Street Musicians Group).

2. Duet Partner's Wife

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Yan Vellia is Didi Kempot's wife, who is 15 years younger. Yan Vellia herself is a dangdut singer. They have released songs together and often perform duets on stage. Although rarely exposed, Yan Vellia always faithfully accompanies her husband, even until his last breath.

3. Famous Comedian's Father

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Ranto Edi Gudel is a famous ketoprak artist and comedian from Solo in his time. Ranto Gudel often invited Didi Kempot and Mamiek Prakoso to perform and inspired the maestro of campur sari to engage in the field of art.

4. Traditional Singer Mother

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Didi Kempot's mother is a traditional singer named Umiyati Siti Nurjanah. The mother is also a proud figure who serves as an example for Didi Kempot in the music world, especially in the traditional music genre.

5. Srimulat Personnel's Older Brother

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Mamiek Prakoso followed in his father's footsteps by becoming a comedian. Born in 1961, he is Didi Kempot's older brother and started his career as a comedian with the Srimulat group. He also tried his acting skills. This famous Indonesian comedian passed away at the age of 53 on August 3, 2014, due to liver disease.

6. Campur Sari Musician's Older Brother

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Joko Lelur Sentot Suwarso or Sentot Selino is one of Didi Kempot's siblings. He is a campur sari musician who has contributed to the journey of the 'Godfather of Broken Heart' from the beginning to success. Sentot Selino passed away in 2016 due to kidney failure.

7. Campur Sari Singer's Sibling

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Eko Guntur Martinus or known as Eko Gudel follows in his brother's footsteps to become a campur sari singer. Eko Gudel often performs as the opening act for Didi Kempot's shows in various regions in Indonesia.

8. Outside the World of Art

In addition to the three siblings who are involved in the world of art, Didi Kempot has two other siblings who are far from the media spotlight. These two siblings of Didi Kempot are Antonius Lilik Subagyo and Veronika Tatik Hartanti.

(kpl/rsp)