Monita Tahalea

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Monita Tahalea
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Background information
Also known asMonita Tahalea
Born Indonesia
Genres Pop, Jazz, Folk
Occupation(s)Singer, Songwriter
Years active2005–present
LabelsIndependent

Monita Angelica Maharani Tahalea (born July 21, 1987) is an Indonesian pop, folk and jazz singer. [1] She is known for finishing fourth on Indonesian Idol season 2. She is a singer & songwriter.

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Career

Monita was born in Jakarta. She began her singing career after finishing in fourth place on Indonesian Idol , season 2. Later on, an Indonesian Idol judge, Indra Lesmana took interest in producing her first album titled "Dream, Hope and Faith" in 2010. In August 2013 she released an EP "Songs of Praise" with her band The Nightingales. In December 2015, Monita released her second album titled "Dandelion" that she produced together with Gerald Situmorang. And in March 2020 she released her third album "Dari Balik Jendela" produced by Indra Perkasa. Monita Tahalea received The 43rd JGTC Artist Choice of The Year 2020. Through this album, Monita Tahalea was included in two nominations at Anugerah Musik Indonesia 2020, best alternative singer and best album cover. Dari Balik Jendela was named the best album cover at AMI 2020. [2] [3]

Discography

Solo Album

Compilation Album

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