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

History

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1984-1985: Formation

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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"

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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

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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

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

References

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  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.