Tito Sumarsono (sometimes spelled Soemarsono) is an influential Indonesian musician, songwriter, and singer, whose career began in the late 1970s. He first gained attention as a bassist, earning recognition as “Best Bassist” in Jakarta music contests before transitioning into songwriting and solo performance �. deskjabar.pikiran-rakyat.com +12 Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Tito penned several major hits for himself and other Indonesian stars—most notably Chrisye—winning awards like the BASF Award for classics such as "Pergilah Kasih" and "Kisah Cintaku" �. Known for his melodic, emotive pop and jazz fusion style, he carved a lasting presence in the national music scene . deskjabar.pikiran-rakyat.com +6