Krakatau are an Indonesian band founded by Dwiki Dharmawan and Pra Budi Dharma 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".
Krakatau | |
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| Origin | Bandung, West Java, Indonesia |
| Genres | Jazz fusion |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Spinoffs | Krakatau Ethno |
| Members | See members below |
| Past members |
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History
edit1984-1985: Formation
editDwiki 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"
editIn 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
edit- Current
- Dwiki Dharmawan (1984-present)
- Pra Budi Dharma (1984-present)
- Indra Lesmana (1986-1992; 2013-present)
- Gilang Ramadhan (1986-1992; 2013-present)
- Trie Utami (1986-2000; 2013-present)
- Ade Rudiana (1994-2006; 2023-present)
- Nya Ina Raseuki (2000-2006; 2023-present)
- Zainal Arifin (2000-2006; 2023-present)
- Yoyon Dharsono (2000-2006; 2023-present)
- Gerry Herb (2000-2006; 2023-present)
- Andre Dinuth (2023-present)
- Barry Likumahuwa (2023-present)
- Former
- Budhy Haryono (1984-1985; 1992-2006)
- Donny Suhendra (1984-1992; 2013-2022)
- Hari Moekti (1985)
- Ruth Sahanaya (1985)
Discography
edit- Krakatau (1987)
- Krakatau (1988)
- Kembali Satu (1990)
- Let There be Life (1992)
- Reunion: Chapter One (2016)
- Reunion: Chapter Two (2018)
References
edit- ^ "Krakatau Fusion Band Mulai Gemilang" [Krakatau Fusion Band began to dazzle]. Berita Yudha. 8 March 1987.
- ^ Simanjuntak, Tertiani ZB (14 May 2016). "In Tune: Krakatau Reunion The Legend Lives On". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
- ^ "A night to remember at Krakatau Reunion". The Jakarta Post. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
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