Candra Nazarudin Darusman (born 21 August 1957) is an Indonesian singer-songwriter and music producer. He was previously a member of two jazz music groups, Chaseiro and Karimata. He is also known as a solo artist, best recognized for his song "Kau" and "Kekagumanku".
In addition, he is the founder of the annual event Jazz Goes To Campus, held at the University of Indonesia. After residing in Geneva, Switzerland, and working with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) as Indonesia's representative, he now serves as a deputy director at WIPO, based in Singapore.
Early life Darusman was born on 21 August 1957 in Bogor, Indonesia and is the son of Indonesian diplomat Suryono Darusman. Darusman has four siblings, among them are lawyer Marzuki Darusman, who served as Attorney General of Indonesia (1999–2001) and journalist Taufik Darusman.
Career Darusman began his career in 1978 when he founded Chaseiro. The group created five albums, all under Musica Studios: Pemuda (1979), Bila (1980), Tiga (1981), Ceria (1983), and Persembahan (2001). He also founded Karimata alongside Erwin Gutawa, Deny TR, Aminoto Kosin, and Uce Haryono. Furthermore, he created solo albums such as Indahnya Sepi (1981) and Kekagumanku (1983). In addition, Darusman produced songs for other singers such as Fariz RM, Vina Panduwinata, Utha Likumahuwa, and Ruth Sahanaya. In 2022, he produced the theme song for the 2022 G20 Bali summit, titled "Recover Together, Recover Stronger".
Darusman has a history of heading musical organizations, most notably heading PARPRI (Persatuan Artis Pencipta Lagu, Penata Musik Rekaman Indonesia, or Association of Songwriters and Recording Music Arrangers of Indonesia) in 1987–2001. He is also considered as among the first musicians to campaign for copyright handling of musical works in Indonesia, along with Enteng Tanamal and TB Sadikin Zuchra. As a copyright campaigner, he headed the Karya Cipta Indonesia (Indonesian Creative Works) foundation from 1991 to 2001. Later, he acted as a consultant for World Intellectual Property Organization in 2016.
Filmography
Film Year Title Credited as Notes Composer 1980 Untukmu Indonesiaku! Roman Picisan 1986 Telaga Air Mata Cinta yang Terjual
Discography
Solo albums
Indahnya Sepi (1981) Kekagumanku (1983)
Compilation albums
It's Amazing – Perjalanan Karya Candra Darusman (2017)
A collaborative album featuring re-recorded golden works by Candra Darusman, both from his solo career and with the groups Chaseiro and Karimata, arranged by Erwin Gutawa and Addie M.S., and featuring renowned artists such as Andien, Glenn Fredly, Fariz Rustam Munaf, Sheila Majid, Maliq & D'Essentials, and the emerging duo ShiLi & Adi.
Detik Waktu: Perjalanan Karya Cipta Candra Darusman (2018)
Awards and nominations Award Year Category Nominated work Result Anugerah Musik Indonesia 2001 Best Jazz/Fusion Songwriter "Persembahan" – performed by Chaseiro 2018 Best of the Best Album Detik Waktu: Perjalanan Karya Cipta Candra Darusman Best Pop Album 2019 Best Rap/Hip-hop Production "Woosah" – with Matter Mos & Dipha Barus Best Instrumental Production "Bersamamu" 2021 Best Contemporary Jazz Artist "Perjumpaan Kita" – with Dian Sastrowardoyo
References
External links
Profile at tamanismailmarzuki.com Unofficial website http://urbannewsid.com/perjalanan-sebuah-lagu-jadi-kado-istimewa-60th-candra-darusman/ http://www.newsmusik.co/exclusive/exclusive-story/item/1158-candra-darusman https://www.gatra.com/entertainment/musik/218632-candra-darusman-segera-luncurkan-buku-perjalanan-sebuah-lagu http://www.soundup.co/2016/09/27/candra-darusman-siapkan-album-perjalanan-karya-nya/ http://www.dionmomongan.com/2016/09/its-amazing-candra-darusman-akan.html http://entertainment.harianterbit.com/entertainment/2016/09/27/69532/69/24/Ogah-Vakum-Candra-Darusman-Rilis-Album-dan-Buku-Perjalanan-Karier-di-Musik http://www.tribunnews.com/seleb/2016/09/24/buku-dan-album-karya-kolaborasi-banyak-musisi-ini-dipersembahkan-untuk-almarhum-candra-darusman http://www.viva.co.id/gaya-hidup/826440-intip-glenn-fredly-andien-di-proyek-album-candra-darusman http://senggang.republika.co.id/berita/senggang/blitz/16/09/26/oe3mn6328-candra-darusman-diberi-penghargaan-lewat-buku-dan-album