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Krakatau (band)

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Krakatau
OriginBandung, West Java, Indonesia
GenresTeen pop
Years active1984–present
LabelsIndependent
SpinoffsKrakatau Ethno
Members
Past members
  • Pra Budi Dharma
  • Budhy Haryono
  • Donny Suhendra
  • Hari Moekti
  • Ruth Sahanaya

Krakatau is an Indonesian band founded by Dwiki Dharmawan and Pra Budi Dharma in 1984. The band currently consists of four members – Dharmawan, Indra Lesmana, Gilang Ramadhan and Trie Utami. The band debuted as a six-piece ensemble in January 1987, with the single "Gemilang".

History[edit]

1984-1987: Formation and debut with "Gemilang"[edit]

Dwiki Dharmawan founded Krakatau in 1984, with his bandmates Pra Budi Dharma and Donny Suhendra. 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]

Discography[edit]

  • Krakatau (1987)
  • Krakatau (1988)
  • Kembali Satu (1990)
  • Let There be Life (1992)
  • Reunion: Chapter One (2016)
  • Reunion: Chapter Two (2018)

References[edit]

  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.