The Indonesian songwriter and musician Yovie Widianto was born in Bandung in
1968 into a family which had strong musical connections. His cousin was Elfa
Seciora, one of Indonesia's most respected musicians and was the person
responsible for introducing the young Widianto to jazz. After studying piano at
high school his first gig was as a piano player at the Bandung Savoy and from
here he progressed into entering national music competitions before going on to
form his first band Kahitna.
Kahitna's debut album 'Love Story' was released in 1994 and they went on to
become on of...