Harvey Benjamin Malaihollo,born on May 3,1962,in Jakarta,Indonesia,hails from a musically inclined family;his mother was a member of the Titaley Sisters,and his grandfather was the renowned Indonesian singer Bram Titaley. From an early age,Harvey was immersed in jazz music,often singing alongside his mother,Maudy Titaley. His father,Daniel Benjamin Malaihollo,nurtured his musical talents by encouraging him to buy Cassettes and LPs (Black plates) to introduce him to the works of iconic artists like Frank Sinatra and Michael Jackson. Despite initial comparisons to the late Broery Marantika,Harvey established his unique identity in the Indonesian music scene,with his distinctive thick moustache becoming his signature look.[2]
Career
Music career
Harvey Malaihollo began his music career in the 1970s,recording albums and gaining recognition among Indonesia’s leading musicians and music industry professionals. He was widely known through The Big Five,a reference to Indonesia’s top musicians of the time.[citation needed]
His breakthrough moment came in 1976,when he won first place in the National Youth Radio and Television Star competition in the male category. This is often regarded as the starting point of his successful music career.[3]
Political career
Harvey Malaihollo receiving a delegation from the IKBP
In the 2019 Indonesian legislative general election,Harvey Malaihollo ran as a candidate for the House of Representatives (DPR-RI) from the Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) Faction for the West Papua electoral district. On January 11,2022,he was appointed and inaugurated as an interim replacement member of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Indonesia,following the passing of Jimmy Demianus Ijie. He has since represented West Papua under the PDI-P Faction.[1]
Personal life
Harvey is married to Lolita,who is also as his manager. Together,they have two sons,Joshua Benjamin and Benjamin Joshua.[citation needed]
Performed "SEANDAINYA SELALU SATU" by Elfa Secioria and Wieke Gur in the Indonesian Popular Song Festival 1986 Album,winning "The Best Singer" at the World Pop Song Festival in Budokan,Tokyo,Japan 1986
Performed "Kusadari" by Elfa Secioria &Wieke Gur in the Indonesian Popular Song Festival 1987 Album
Performed "Indonesia Jaya" by Dharma Oratmangun in the 1987 National Songwriting Competition Album
Performed "Begitulah Cinta" by Oddie Agam with Vina Panduwinata and "Ternyata" by Tamam Hoesein,Wieke Gur in the Indonesian Popular Song Festival 1988 Album
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