Mbah Surip (RIP)

Mbah Surip (born Urip Achmad Ariyanto) (6 May 1957 - 4 August 2009) was an unique singer. Mbah Surip grew up and lived part of his life in poverty. From working as a street performer in 1989, he became famous in 2009 for his single "Tak Gendong" ("I will carry you"). He died from heart failure on 4 August 2009. His other popular song is Bangun tidur tidur lagi. He has an unique personality. He also known as a funny person, with his special laugh. Beside as a singer, he also playing in some movies.

Discography:
Ijo Royo-Royo (1997)
Indonesia I (1998)
Reformasi (1998)
Tak Gendong (2003)
Barang Baru (2004)
Bangun Tidur Tak Gendong (2009) - Kompilation

Marapu

MARAPU band form in Jogjakarta on 10 November 2000. MARAPU name taken from the flow of public belief in animism Sumba, which means "Hidden." Beginning from the start stand often with its relaxed, and the similarity hobby with reggae music. performance starting from the event MARAPU campus to campus, and become large in the community "Mapala" in Jogja. Because the amount of interest in friends with the music MARAPU, MARAPU then start writing the song, and bring in on campus, schools, public event. 2003 MARAPU make a demo song that is 3 pieces Mawar funky, delivery, and Enough, which was then in turn on the radio jogja, and some radio in the area such as laen makasar, Bali, Sumba, etc. Salatiga. response from the listener to 3 hits with a single MARAPU seen many a request, also support the momentum for a large MARAPU to remove the album itself bertitle "THE COLOR "In 2006 with the indie label. MARAPU album contains many of day-to-day realities that occur around us, and become self-is. With the new spirit, a solid management, MARAPU plan to issue a new album, the concept of a more mature and more soul.

source: Marapu's myspace