Iwan Fals is an Indonesian singer and songwriter known for his socially conscious lyrics. Some key facts:
- He was born in 1961 in Jakarta and showed an early talent for music, playing guitar from a young age.
- His breakthrough came in 1989 with the album Swami and hit songs "Bento" and "Unloading" which propelled him to stardom.
- He is known for critiquing social issues through his music and faced censorship during the Suharto regime for politically charged lyrics.
- Over his career spanning decades, he has released over 30 albums and is considered one of Indonesia's most famous musicians.
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1. IWAN FALS
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Anisah Destiana, Azzahra Pramata, Masytha Aryunissa, Siska Dewi P., Zhafira Mahdyatha A.
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2. BIODATA
The original name :
Virgiawan Listanto
The original name :
Virgiawan Listanto
Date of birth :
September 3, 1961
Place of birth :
Jakarta, Indonesia
Citizenship : Indonesia
Father's Name :
Sutopo (deceased)
Father’s Occupation :
Anumerta Colonel
Mother's Name :
Lies Suudijah
Mothers Occupation :
Owners Foundation
nursing homes and
orphans
3. • SMPN 5 Bandung, Jawa Barat
• SMAK BPK Bandung
• STP (Sekolah Teknik Publisistik)
sekarang IISIP
• Institute Kesenian Jakarta (IKJ)
Educational Background
5. Childhood spent in Bandung Iwan Fals, then joined his
brother in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for 8 months. Being
honed his musical talents when he was 13, where Iwan
spent much of his time singing in Bandung. Playing guitar
since I was young did he even singing bergitar ability to
train and create songs. While in junior high, Iwan became
guitarist dalama school choir.
Next, came an invitation to try his fortune in Jakarta
from a producer. He then sold his motorcycle to the
cost of making a master. Iwan's first album recorded
with his colleagues, Toto Gunarto, Helmi, Bambang
Bule incorporated in Ambush. But the album failed
commercially and Iwan went back to my profession as a
musician.
JOURNEY OF LIFE
6. Once you can win at country music festival, Iwan joined the festival
song of humor. Arwah Setiawan (deceased), songs of humor belong
Iwan was recorded with Pepeng, Krishna, Nana manuscript and
produced by ABC Records. But it also failed and only consumed by
certain circles. Until finally, a trip Iwan collaboration with Musica
Studios. Prior to the Musica, Iwan has been recorded about 4-5
albums. In Musica, then tilled Iwan songs more seriously. Bachelor
album, for instance, the music is handled by Willy Soemantri.
Iwan still undergoing his profession as a musician. He was singing with a go
house to house, sometimes at the Market Surprised or Block M. Bachelor album
was much in demand and Iwan started getting many offers to sing. Then had to
be on television after 1987. Arbitrary time broadcast events broadcast on TVRI
Commerce, the song Oemar Bakri was aired on TVRI. When the second son
Iwan, roots born in 1985, immediately stopped singing activities.
7. During the New Order, many events scheduled concerts Iwan
prohibited and canceled by the government, because the lyrics
of the song is critical.
When joining the group Swami and Swami titled album
released in 1989, the name of Iwan getting rocketed by
scoring hits Bento and Unloading a very phenomenal. Iwan
Fals career continued to climb when he joined the Cantata
Takwa in 1990, supported in full by businessman Setiawan
Djodi. Takwa Cantata concerts that time until now regarded
as the biggest music concerts and grandest in the history of
Indonesian music.
9. Children :
- Galang Rambu Anarki (guitarist of the band's
"Flowers", Male, Birth: 01 Jan 82, Die : April 97)
- Annisa Cikal Rambu Bassae (Female)
- Raya Rambu Rabbani (Male, Birth : 22 Jan 03)
Wife : Rosana (since 1980)
10. In 2002, he was named as Great Asian Hero by Time
magazine. In 2011, he received "Satyalancana", the
highest government awards from Jero Wacik, Culture
and Tourism Minister of Indonesia
Popular since : Released the single "Bento" (1989)
11. • Amburadul (1975)
• Yang Muda Yang Bercanda I (1978)
• Yang Muda Yang Bercanda II (1978)
• Canda Dalam Nada (1978)
• Canda Dalam Ronda (1979)
• Perjalanan (1979)
• 3 Bulan (1980)
• Sarjana Muda (1981)
• Opini (1982)
• Sumbang (1983)
• Barang Antik (1984)
• Sugali (1984)
• KPJ (Kelompok Penyanyi Jalanan)
(1985)
• Sore Tugu Pancoran (1985)
• Aku Sayang Kamu (1986)
• Ethiopia (1986)
• Lancar (1987)
• Wakil Rakyat (1987)
• 1910 (1988)
• Mata Dewa (1989)
• Antara Aku, Kau Dan Bekas Pacarmu
(1989)
• Swami I (1989)
• Kantata Takwa (1990)
• Cikal (1991)
• Swami II (1991)
• Belum Ada Judul (1992)
• Hijau (1992)
• Dalbo (1993)
• Anak Wayang (1994)
• Orang Gila (1994)
• Lagu Pemanjat (bersama Trahlor)
(1996)
• Kantata Samsara (1998)
• Best of the Best Iwan Fals (2000)
• Suara Hati (2002)
• In Collaboration with (2003)
• Manusia Setengah Dewa (2004)
• Iwan Fals in Love (2005)
• 50:50 (2007)
• Untukmu Terkasih (2009) - mini album
• Keseimbangan - Iwan Fals (2010)
• Tergila-gila (2011)
• Kantata Barock (2012)
• Raya (2013)
• Palestina (2014)
ALBUMS