Ali (Indonesian band)
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.jpg) Ali performing in 2025 at Valkhof Festival in Nijmegen, the Netherlands | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Jakarta, Indonesia |
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| Years active | 2021–present |
| Labels | Anukara |
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Ali is an Indonesian funk supergroup consisting of Mooner additional member Arswandaru Cahyo, 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]
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 went on a European and UK tour titled Echoes Tour, including dates and served as an opening act for Australian band Mildlife.[10] Ali went on to play at the 2024 Fuji Rock Festival, becoming the first ever Indonesian band to be featured in the festival's lineup.[11] Ali released their first extended play Patterns on 21 February 2025.[12]
Band members
Current members
- Arswandaru – vocals, bass (2021–present)
- John Paul Patton – vocals, drums (2021–present)
- Absar Lebeh – vocals, guitar (2023–present)
Former members
- Kevin Septanto – vocals, guitar (2021–2023)
Touring musicians
- Ayla Adjie – percussion (2021–present)
