Krakatau is an Indonesian band founded by Dwiki Dharmawan and Pra Budi Dharma in 1984. The band currently consists of ten 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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| Origin | Bandung, West Java, Indonesia |
| Genres | Teen pop |
| Years active | 1984–present |
| Labels | Independent |
| Spinoffs | Krakatau Ethno |
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History
edit1984-1987: Formation and debut with "Gemilang"
editDwiki 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- ^ "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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