Ali (Indonesian band)

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Ali
Origin Jakarta, Indonesia
Genres
Years active2021–present
LabelsAnukara
Members
  • Arswandaru
  • John Paul Patton
  • Absar Lebeh
Past members
  • Kevin Septanto

Ali is an Indonesian funk supergroup consisting of artist Arswandaru with Kelompok Penerbang Roket member John Paul Patton and The Sigit member Absar Lebeh, formed in 2021. They joined the wave of "habibi funk" music, incorporating Middle Eastern music elements into funk and disco. [3]

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History

Ali was formed in 2021 by additional member of Mooner and illustrator, Arswandaru Cahyo, with Kelompok Penerbang Roket vocalist John Paul Patton and Elephant Kind bassist Kevin Septanto. [4] They released their debut single "Dance, Habibi" the same year. [5]

In January 2023, Septanto was replaced by The Sigit member Absar Lebeh due to his busy schedule with Elephant Kind, and they released the single "Crystal Sand". [6] In February 2023, they embarked on an Australian concert tour. [7]

Their debut album, Malaka was released on 5 May 2023 through Anukara Records. [8] On 10 August 2023, they held the album showcase at the Jakarta Art Building. [9] In 2024, they will embark on a European and UK tour titled Echoes Tour, including dates serving as an opening act for Australian band Mildlife. [10]

Band members

Current members

Former members

Touring musicians

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums
TitleAlbum details
Malaka
  • Released: 5 May 2023
  • Label: Anukara

Singles

List of singles, showing year released and album name
TitleYearAlbum
"Dance, Habibi"2021Malaka
"Downtown Strut"2022Non-album single
"Shoreline Transit"Malaka
"Crystal Sand"2023
"Abyadh Aswad"TBA
"An Najma"
(featuring Adam Halliwell)
2024

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