About Kahitna
The legendary Indonesian pop band Kahitna formed in 1990 by Ari Lasso, Wawan Juniarso, Once Mekel and Oncy Suryadi.
The Success Story of Kahitna
Kahitna: Music Artist and Indonesian Pop Band
Kahitna is an Indonesian pop band formed in 1990 and composed of Ari Lasso, Wawan Juniarso, Once Mekel and Oncy Suryadi. They have released several albums and collaborated with many other artists throughout their career. Their songs have become iconic in the Indonesian music scene. History
Kahitna first started as a band when Ari Lasso joined forces with fellow musicians Wawan Juniarso and Once Mekel. The trio released their debut album in 1990 and achieved instant success. Their music combined traditional Indonesian rhythms with contemporary pop music. After the success of their first album, they invited Oncy Suryadi to join the band and released their second album in 1995. Achievements
Kahitna has been nominated for various awards throughout their career including the Anugerah Musik Indonesia Awards, the SCTV Music Awards, and the MTV Indonesia Music Awards. They have also performed at numerous festivals including the Java Jazz Festival, Rhythms of the World Festival, and Rockin’ The Region Festival. Discography
Kahitna has released several studio albums over the years including ‘Pelangi’ (1990), ‘Cinta Pertama’ (1994), ‘Sejuta Harapan’ (1995), ‘Pokoknya Cinta’ (1997), ‘Menari di Ujung Jalan’ (1999), ‘Selamanya Cinta’ (2001), ‘Cinta Pertama dan Terakhir’ (2003), ‘Smile Again’ (2005), ‘Romantic Rhapsody’ (2008), and ‘Selamanya Kita Bersama’ (2012). Collaborations
Kahitna has collaborated with numerous artists throughout their career including Krisdayanti, Rita Effendy, Titi DJ, Gigi, Melly Goeslaw, Andien, Dewi Sandra, Bunga Citra Lestari, Vina Panduwinata, Ratih Purwasih, Tompi and many others. Legacy
Kahitna has left a lasting legacy on the Indonesian music scene with their timeless songs that remain popular today. They have been credited for popularizing Indonesian pop music internationally and paving the way for newer generations of musicians.
