Krakatau (band)

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Krakatau
OriginBandung, West Java, Indonesia
Genres Jazz fusion
Years active1984–present
LabelsIndependent
SpinoffsKrakatau Ethno
MembersSee members below
Past members
  • Hari Moekti
  • Donny Suhendra
  • Budhy Haryono
  • Ruth Sahanaya

Krakatau are an Indonesian band founded by Pra Budi Dharma and Dwiki Dharmawan in 1984. The band currently consists of twelve members divided into two sub-units: Krakatau and Krakatau Ethno. The band debuted as a six-piece ensemble in January 1987, with the single "Gemilang".

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History

1984-1985: Formation

Dwiki Dharmawan founded Krakatau in 1984, with his bandmates Pra Budi Dharma and Donny Suhendra. The band participated at the 1985 Light Music Contest in Tokyo, Japan.[ citation needed ]

1987: Debut with "Gemilang"

In 1986, the band has changed its formation in addition of Trie Utami, Indra Lesmana and Gilang Ramadhan. The band released their breakout eponymous album, Krakatau, in 1987. [1] The title track "Gemilang" ("Dazzling") composed by Dharmawan and written by filmmaker Mira Lesmana, became a critical and commercial success, selling over 800.000 copies. [2] [3]

Members

Current
Former

Discography

References

  1. ↑ "Krakatau Fusion Band Mulai Gemilang" [Krakatau Fusion Band began to dazzle]. Berita Yudha. 8 March 1987.
  2. ↑ Simanjuntak, Tertiani ZB (14 May 2016). "In Tune: Krakatau Reunion The Legend Lives On". The Jakarta Post . Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ↑ "A night to remember at Krakatau Reunion". The Jakarta Post . 16 May 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2024.


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