Ali is an Indonesian funk supergroup consisting of artist Arswandaru with Kelompok Penerbang Roket member John Paul Patton and The Sigit member Absar Lebeh, formed in 2021. They joined the wave of "habibi funk" music, incorporating Middle Eastern music elements into funk and disco.[3]
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| Origin | Jakarta, Indonesia |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Anukara |
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History edit
Ali was formed in 2021 by additional member of Mooner and illustrator, Arswandaru Cahyo, with Kelompok Penerbang Roket vocalist John Paul Patton and Elephant Kind bassist Kevin Septanto.[4] They released their debut single "Dance, Habibi" the same year.[5]
In January 2023, Septanto was replaced by The Sigit member Absar Lebeh due to his busy schedule with Elephant Kind, and they released the single "Crystal Sand".[6] In February 2023, they embarked on an Australian concert tour.[7]
Their debut album, Malaka was released on 5 May 2023 through Anukara Records.[8] On 10 August 2023, they held the album showcase at the Jakarta Art Building.[9] In 2024, they will embark on a European and UK tour titled Echoes Tour, including dates serving as an opening act for Australian band Mildlife.[10]
Band members edit
Current members
- Arswandaru – vocals, bass
- John Paul Patton – vocals, drums
- Absar Lebeh – vocals, guitar
Former members
- Kevin Septanto – vocals, guitar
Discography edit
Studio albums edit
| Title | Album details |
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| Malaka |
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Singles edit
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Dance, Habibi" | 2021 | Malaka |
| "Downtown Strut" | 2022 | Non-album single |
| "Shoreline Transit" | Malaka | |
| "Crystal Sand" | 2023 | |
| "Abyadh Aswad" | TBA | |
| "An Najma" (featuring Adam Halliwell) |
2024 |
References edit
- ^ "Ali, Supergrup Handal Bernuansa Soul/Funk 70an". MLDSpot. 24 December 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Prasiddha, Yogha (2 February 2022). "Ali Resmi Rilis Debut Single Kedua, "Downtown Strut"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Alpito, Agustinus Shindu (5 October 2023). "Ali dan Gelombang Habibi Funk". Medcom. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Dewangkara, Raka (2 December 2021). "Ali Memperkenalkan Diri Bersama Habibi". Pophariini. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Prasiddha, Yogha (26 November 2021). "Ali Ngajak Semua Orang Berdansa lewat Single Debut yang Groovy, "Dance, Habibi"". Hypebeast. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Manuel, Gerald (27 January 2023). "Ali Rilis Single 'Crystal Sand' Menuju Album Perdana". Pophariini. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Ariwandono, Anindito (2 February 2023). "Off the beaten track: Ali to play Australia in pre-album tour". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "Ali Rilis Album Perdana, 'Malaka'". Hypebeast. 8 May 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ "'The Sun Voyage: Malaka', Album Showcase dari ALI". Hypebeast. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
- ^ Manuel, Gerald (22 February 2024). "Cerita Ali tentang Rencana Tur Eropa dan Inggris bareng Mildlife". Pophariini. Retrieved 30 March 2024.
External links edit
- Ali discography at MusicBrainz
- Ali discography at Discogs