Krakatau are an Indonesian band founded by Pra Budi Dharma and Dwiki Dharmawan 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".
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History
1984-1985: Formation
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.
1987: Debut with "Gemilang"
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. 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.
Discography
Krakatau (1987)
Krakatau (1988)
Kembali Satu (1990)
Let There be Life (1992)
Reunion: Chapter One (2016)
Reunion: Chapter Two (2018)