Jumat, 29 April 2011

10 Indonesian musicians who "Go International"

Who does not love music?
It seems almost all of us loved it and even took it almost every day. Music was like magic, which can make us pause in silence just enjoying each beautiful melody.
Indonesia, our country is, it is said the warehouse was also excellent musicians. Even neighboring countries like Malaysia and Singapore,  is often oriented to us for this business. Seeing this, of course we can also dream that one day later, Indonesian music will be heard echo through the country, and g international.
Ah yes, there are several lists of musicians from Indonesia that has to go international. It must be very proud, right? : D
1. Adhi Vishnu Witono



Probably not too many people who know his name. However, Vishnu has managed it the name of Indonesia in the top 5 in the event of Norwegian Idol in 2006. and he had the opportunity to release his debut album with the single hits "Love Like That".
2. Jessica Mauboy


Ever watch Indonesian Idol 2008? If yes, note whether the guest star of Australian Idol runner-up in 2006? Yes, he is Jessica Mauboy. Jessica, who has a father who comes from the island of Timor is able to bring inspiration for Australians because of his success can bring it from a simple life in Darwin to success in Sydney. Recently, he released a new single titled "Get 'Em Girls" collaboration with Snoop Dogg. His works can be seen on the official website: http://www.jessicamauboy.com.au/
3. Chandra Satria
 

Soloist man from Indonesia was reputedly the admiration of music lovers from Malaysia through the first single "Remember Me" by Sheila Majid, Malaysian singer. There, Chandra was interviewed by many leading media such as TV3, Astro Awani, Daily News, Kosmo, Representative of Malaysia, Mango Magazine, O Magazine, the News Straits Times, tramp Million Online, Era Radio, Hot FM, etc.
4. Muhammad Gunawan (Gugun) Blues Shelter
 

Men are often called this Gugun started his career in the music world by creating a band called Gugun and the Bluesbug and now has changed its name to Gugun And The Blues Shelter. Although it may be music lovers in the ground water is less known, Gugun enough known among lovers of blues bass player foreign Together John "Jono" Armstrong and drummer Aditya "Bowie" Wibowo they had invaded the international music. And because of extraordinary talent who Gugun earned the nickname The Little Jimmy Hendrix.
5. Daniel Sahuleka
 

Lovers of soul music era of 80-90s will not forget the same song "Do not Sleep Away The Night" from Daniel Sahuleka. The singer who had enjoyed his childhood in Semarang was chosen to go to Holland and pioneering music career there. Blood Ambonnya with musical talent to make Daniel Sahuleka success is not only known for his song's popularity, but also with a musicality which he tries to play in every song. One thing that made him not forget the taste kangennya with the city of Hyderabad that will never he met in any city in the world. To view his works, can be accessed on the official website: http://www.sunflight.nl/
6. Dira J Sugandi
 
 Dira J Sugandi may not sound familiar in the ears of music lovers homeland, but not in the ears of jazz lovers. Bandung native women is often a gig in concert with jazz musicians of the world. One of them British Incognito. In fact, the famous producer Incognito, Jean Paul Bluey Maunick, is the man who guided Dira until his career what it is today. And shortly, Dira will release his own album titled "Something About the Girl" in the country. The album that had already released in London and Tokyo are reportedly will contain 11 songs 2 songs in English and Indonesian language (Kami Cinta Indonesia by Harry Roesli creation and  Ku Cemburu by Rieka Roslan).
7. The S.I.G.I.T
 

Ah yes, this time is different from the previous list that are mostly solo singer .. The SIGIT or The Super Insurgent Group of Intemperance Talent is an indie band from Bandung that is often performed in neighboring countries. The SIGIT which was formed in 1997 is a portrait of the technology-literate indie bands by using social networking sites to introduce their songs. Through their virtual world also came to be known by one of the owners of the label in Australia who then offered the band to make the album THE SIGIT Australian version.
8. Agnes Monica
 

Yes, Agnes Monica. No need to wonder anymore indeed, considering the singing and dancing skills are amazing, Agnes became a famous female singer in Asia. In 2008, Agnes managed to win the Asia Song Festival 2008 in Seoul, South Korea with the title "The Best Asian Artist and The Best Performance. In 2009, Agnes re-appointed as the representative of Indonesia in The 6th Asian Song Festival 2009 and at this event, she sang her new single that has not played in ground water: Temperature. And in 2011, she has released a new album, Agnes is My Name and MV, Paralyzed, MV-making is done in the United States.


9. Sandhy Sondoro

 
Sandhy first rocked the international world through his victory at an international festival of young singer of New Wave 2009, Latvia. Since then, its ability increasingly recognized internationally. Sandhy even singing stage with world-class singer Toni Braxton and Gloria Estefan in the show "Dianne Warren and Friends" at the Palladium Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, United States.
10. Anggun C. Sasmi

Ah, if that is surely all of us know right? Elegant, this 1974-born songstress has released 4 albums internationally, namely Snow on the Sahara / Au nom de la lune, Chrysalis / Désirs contraires, luminescence, and Elevation. One of the greatness of Anggun is, even though he already belonged to France, but his work is never out of touch his ancestral tradition in Indonesia. Some of his works also use Indonesian, and one project on track with the group Deep Forest that is "Deep Blue Sea" was also wearing a touch of rhythm Sundanese with backing vocal style of Balinese Kecak dancers. Indeed many of his achievements, among others: the first single from the album "Snow on the Sahara" has occupied the position of the Top 5 on the UK Club Charts in the UK (1999) and was selected as the song promo of the world luxury watches, Swatch, was elected as UN ambassador Microcredit Scheme (poverty alleviation programs around the world), etc..
Well, I think there are many more Indonesian musicians who go international. Would you like to add?