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Isyana Sarasvati
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Isyana Sarasvati at Magnofestwo 2020
Born (1993-05-02) May 2, 1993 (age 31)
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Nationality Indonesian
Education
Royal College of Music

Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts

Occupation
Spouse(s)
dr. Rayhan Maditra Indrayanto
(m. 2020)
Parent(s)
  • Sapta Dwikardana
  • Luana Marpanda
Relatives Rara Sekar Larasati [id] (sister)
Awards
  • 30 Under 30 Forbes Asia, 2020
  • 30 Under 30 Forbes Indonesia, 2019
  • Full list
Musical career
Genres
Instruments
Years active 2014 - present
Labels Sony Music Indonesia (2014 - 2020)
REDROSE RECORDS (2020 - present)
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Isyana Sarasvati (born 2 May 1993) is an Indonesian singer-songwriter and the founder of REDROSE RECORDS. She is a graduate of Singapore's Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts and London's Royal College of Music. Known for her original compositions, she wrote all of the songs on her 2015 debut pop album, Explore! and on her three subsequent albums, Paradox (2017), Lexicon (2019) and ISYANA (2023). She has also performed as an opera singer in Singapore. She is the recipient of numerous Indonesian and international awards.

Before gaining fame as a pop to multi-genre singer and songwriter, she had built a reputation as a classical music soloist and recitalist. Isyana Sarasvati also participated in numerous musical competitions. At age 15, she won a "best composer" award. Her song Wings of Your Shadow was selected as the 12th best composition of 3,500 entries in the International Junior Original Concert (IJOC). As a result, she performed the electone at the IJOC 2008 concert in Bunkamura hall, Tokyo, Japan. Isyana Sarasvati signed a recording deal with Sony Music Indonesia in 2014 and released two singles, Keep Being You (2014) and Tetap Dalam Jiwa (2015). Her albums have received positive reviews and commercial success.

On 2 September 2018, Isyana Sarasvati sang the first song at the closing ceremony of the 18th Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia, performing Asia's Who We Are before an audience of more than 55,000 people at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.

In May 2019, Walt Disney Pictures selected Isyana Sarasvati and Gamaliel Tapiheru [id] to sing A Whole New World on the soundtrack for the Indonesian version of the 2019 remake of Aladdin. They were interviewed in Tokyo by Alan Menken, the man behind many Walt Disney Animation Studios film scores. In July 2019, Isyana Sarasvati joined the coaching panel of Season 4 of The Voice Indonesia with Armand Maulana [id], Titi DJ, Nino RAN, and Vidi Aldiano. Isyana Sarasvati was also a panelist for Season 4 of The Voice Kids Indonesia and The Voice: All-Stars (Indonesia)

In 2019, she was listed on Forbes Indonesia's 30 Under 30 list of inspiring young achievers, in the art, style and entertainment category. In April 2020, Forbes Asia included Isyana Sarasvati on its 30 Under 30 list in the Entertainment and Sports, and Celebrity categories.

On 29 November 2019, Isyana Sarasvati released her third album titled LEXICON. The album marked a change in Isyana's musical colours from pop and R&B to neo-classical and progressive rock until the release of her fourth album (ISYANA). Now, she's more recognised as a multi-genre singer.

After six years with Sony Music Indonesia, Isyana Sarasvati on 20 October 2020 announced she had established a music label called REDROSE RECORDS. On 2 February 2021, Isyana Sarasvati and her husband Rayhan released a single titled 1+1 to mark their first wedding anniversary.

On 10 March 2022, Garena Free Fire Indonesia announced an collaboration with Isyana with the concept of The Diva on Battle In Style. FF Esport ID even collaborated with Isyana's song "IL SOGNO" and a lyric video with the theme of FFIM which was released on the YouTube and became a backsound at the Free Fire Indonesia Masters 2022 Spring competition.

On 2 October 2022, Isyana Sarasvati released her first NFT with the title My Mystery NFT.

As an alumnus of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, on 28 September 2023, Isyana was honoured with the NAFA Distinguished Alumni Medal 2023 for her achievements and accomplishments in the music industry.

On 5 December 2023, Isyana got the opportunity to attend a prestigious event Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia in Singapore. She also had the opportunity to perform on a grand piano by singing her original songs entitled IL SOGNO and Unlock the Key.

Even in 2023, Isyana was a guest star with Hwang So-yoon (member of Se So Neon) in a documentary entitled Music & Cultural Documentary (All Rounder) which aired on South Korean TV station, KBS TV.

Since Isyana established her record label company, she has been an active speaker at various event forums.

Early life and education

Isyana Sarasvati was born on 2 May 1993 in Bandung, West Java. She spent part of her early childhood outside Indonesia because her parents worked and studied in Belgium. When she was seven, her family moved to Bandung, West Java. Isyana Sarasvati is the youngest daughter of Luana Marpanda, a music teacher, and Sapta Dwikardana, a lecturer and graphologist. She has an older sister, Rara Sekar Larasati [id], a cultural anthropologist, who also sang in a band called Banda Neira. Raised in a family of educators, Isyana Sarasvati was introduced to music at the age of four by her mother. Isyana Sarasvati plays piano, electone, flute, violin and saxophone.

Isyana's music career in Indonesia began with several covers of popular songs of 2012 and 2013, uploaded on her YouTube and SoundCloud channels. After turning down initial offers of recording contracts because she wanted to focus on her studies, she signed with Sony Music Indonesia in 2014.

At age 16, Isyana Sarasvati received a scholarship from the Singapore Government to study Music Performance at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA). in 2012, she was an exchange student at Tainan National University of the Arts, Tainan, Taiwan. In 2013, she obtained a Diploma in Music Performance. Isyana Sarasvati was awarded a full scholarship to study further at NAFA in collaboration with the Royal College of Music (RCM) in London, under the Bachelor of Music with Honours Funded Degree Program. In her final year of study, she received the RCM Excellence Award Scholarship (2015). On 26 September 2015, Isyana Sarasvati graduated from NAFA with a Bachelor of Music and received the Best Graduate and Embassy of Peru awards.

As soloist and recitalist

  • Jakarta Concert Orchestra, Gedung Teater Jakarta (2018)
  • Vienna at the Turn of 19th Century Concert, Aula Simfonia Jakarta (2017)
  • Toyota Classics Concert, Jakarta (2016)
  • Gloria Nafa Orchestra & Chorus Gala Concert, Victoria Concert Hall - Singapore (2016)
  • Soloist in Vocal Recital "The Rising Star Concert Series", The Resonanz Music Studio, Jakarta (2015)
  • Classical Goes To Cinema, Jakarta (2014)
  • Juvenum New Year Concert, Jakarta (2014)
  • Wonderful Christmas Concert, Aula Simfonia Jakarta - Indosiar (2013)
  • Soloist in Dinner en Blanc Event, Singapore (2013)
  • Soprano Solo LOVE, NAFA Consert Series (2013)
  • Soloist Vocal The High Scorers Concert Diploma Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA)
  • Soloist Guest as the 1st Winner Competition in Final 7th Tan Ngiang Kaw/Tan Ngiang Ann Vocal Competition, Singapore (2013)
  • Soloist, in Remembering Zubir Said's legacy (Singapore)
  • Soloist Soprano (R. Strauss, Four Last Songs) with NAFA Orchestra, NAFA Concert Series (2012)
  • Soloist in Concert The Resonanz Music Studio, Jakarta (2012)
  • National High Achievers' ABRSM Concert 2007, Indonesia (2007)
  • National High Achievers' ABRSM, Indonesia (2004).

Operatic performances

  • Opera "La Princesse Jaune" in Singapore, as Lena (2014)
  • Grand Premiere of "Clara" with Ananda Sukarlan & Orchestra in Indonesia, as Clara (2014)
  • Opera Comique "At The Airport" with New Opera Singapore, as Air Stewardess (2013)
  • Singing Duet, Love Philosophy NAFA Concert Series, Singapore (2013)
  • Soloist in Opera Comique 2, In The Class Room with New Opera Singapore (2012)
  • NAFA Opera Scene, Singapore, as Rosina & Papagena (2012)
  • NAFA Opera Scene Commedia Lirica, Singapore, as Nanneta (2011)

Personal life

Isyana Sarasvati is Javanese and Madura. She met dr. Rayhan Maditra Indrayanto in junior high school. They began dating in 2007. After being in a relationship for 12 years, they became engaged on 29 December 2019 and were married on 2 February 2020 in Bandung.

Discography

Studio albums

Title Album details
Explore!
  • Released: 25 November 2015
  • Special Edition (Deluxe) Released: 21 October 2016
  • Label: Sony Music Indonesia
  • Format: CD, digital download
Paradox
LEXICON
ISYANA
  • Released: 26 May 2023
  • Label: Redrose Records
  • Format: Box Set, digital download

Extended plays

Title EP details
AIR
(with Afgan and Rendy Pandugo [id])
  • Released: 26 April 2019
  • Label: Sony Music Indonesia, Trinity Optima Production
  • Format: Digital download
my Mystery
  • Released: 17 June 2022
  • Label: Redrose Records
  • Format: Vinyl, Digital download

Singles

Title Year Peak chart positions Album Label
IDN
"Paseban Cafe" 2014 - Fariz RM & Dian PP in Collaboration With Target Pop
"Keep Being You" - Explore! Sony Music Indonesia
"Tetap Dalam Jiwa" 2015 - OST Tiger Boy & Explore!
"Kau Adalah"
(featuring Rayi Putra of RAN)
- Explore!
"Mimpi" 2016 -
"Tanah Airku" - OST My Trip My Adventure: The Lost Paradise
"Pesta" 2017 - Explore!
"The Way I Love You" -
"Anganku Anganmu"
(with Raisa)
- Paradox Sony Music Indonesia,
Juni Records
"Sekali Lagi" - OST Critical Eleven & Paradox Sony Music Indonesia
"Terpesona"
(featuring Gamaliel Tapiheru of GAC [fr; id])
- Paradox
"Masih Berharap" - OST Ayat-Ayat Cinta 2 MD Music Indonesia
"Lembaran Buku" 2018 - Paradox Sony Music Indonesia
"Heaven"
(with Afgan and Rendy Pandugo [id])
- Dekade Sony Music Indonesia,
Trinity Optima Production
"Winter Song" - Paradox Sony Music Indonesia
"Asia's Who We Are" - Asian Games 2018: Energy of Asia
"Luruh"
(with Rara Sekar Larasati [id])
- Milly & Mamet (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) Sony Music Indonesia
"Feel So Right"
(with Afgan and Rendy Pandugo [id])
2019 - AIR Sony Music Indonesia,
Trinity Optima Production
"Never Let Go"
(with Afgan and Rendy Pandugo [id])
-
"Lagu Cinta"
(with Afgan and Rendy Pandugo [id])
45
"A Whole New World"
(featuring Gamaliel Tapiheru of GAC [fr; id])
- OST Aladdin (Indonesia Version) Walt Disney Records
"untuk hati yang terluka." 27 OST Nanti Kita Cerita tentang Hari Ini & LEXICON Sony Music Indonesia
"ragu Semesta" 66 LEXICON
"Sikap Duniawi" 36
"Lagu Malam Hari" 2020 -
"UNLOCK THE KEY" - ISYANA REDROSE RECORDS
"1+1"
(with Rayhan Maditra Indrayanto [id])
2021 - Single non-album REDROSE RECORDS
"IL SOGNO" - OST Teka-teki Tika ISYANA
"Yth: Naif"
(with Diskoria [id], Ardhito Pramono & KawaNAIF)
- Single non-album Suara Disko
"IL SOGNO" (with Deadsquad) 2022 - ISYANA REDROSE RECORDS
"my Mystery" -
"mindblowing!" 2023 - ISYANA
"Home" (with Rayhan Maditra) -
"Ada-Ada Aja" - Single non-album

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Note Achievements Ref.
2018 Milly & Mamet Rika Cameo
  • Nominated (Best Brief Appearance of Memorable), Maya Awards 2019
  • Nominated (Best Newcomer & Favorite Newcomer), Indonesian Movie Actor Awards 2019
  • Nominated (Best Newcomer), Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards 2019
2020 Nanti Kita Cerita Tentang Hari Ini Awan's daughter Cameo
2023 Petualangan Sherina 2 Ratih Syailendra Supporting Act

Documentary

Year Title Role Note Ref
2023 Music & Cultural Documentary (All Rounder) Guest Star The show airs on South Korean TV station, KBS TV.

Television

Year Title Role Note Network
2015 Berpacu Dalam Melodi [id] Herself Contestant NET TV
2015 The East Herself Special Guest Star (Episode 41) NET TV
2019 The Voice Indonesia Herself Coach GTV
2021 The Voice Kids Indonesia Herself Winning Coach GTV
2021 MasterChef Indonesia season 8 Herself Guest Judge RCTI
2022 The Voice: All-Stars (Indonesia) Herself Coach GTV

Web series

Year Title Role Note Production Network Ref.
2017 Isyana's Story of Two Rainbows Herself (Episode 1 - 5) Cornetto Indonesia YouTube
2018 Call Me Ai: A Story of The Expert Ai (Episode 1 - 3) Oppo Indonesia YouTube

Talkshow Program

Isyana Sarasvati created a program called "METAL" which stands for MAKAN SANTEI TAPI ENDOL, the event also became her debut as a host. The format of the show is packaged in a relaxed manner with the main content of having fun chatting and casual dining with guest stars who are presented differently in each episode. The show premiered on 9 April 2021 featuring Rossa.

Year Title Role Production Network Ref.
2021 METAL Host WAW Entertainment YouTube

Awards

Vocal (Soprano)

International & National

  • 2014 Awarded the "RCM Excellence Award (Degree)" Scholarship
  • 2013 1st Winner (Grand Prize) Tembang Puitik Ananda Sukarlan National Vocal Competition (Surabaya, Indonesia)
  • 2013 Awarded the "NAFA Entry Scholarship (Degree)" (Full Scholarship)
  • 2013 Gold Certificate, 5th Bangkok Opera Foundation Singing Competition (Bangkok, Thailand)
  • 2012 First Prize, 6th Tan Ngiang Kaw/Tan Ngiang Ann Memorial Vocal Competition (Singapore)
  • 2010 Tuition Grant from Singapore MOE for Diploma Study at NAFA

Electone

International

  • 2012 Semi-finalist Yamaha Electone Electone Concours 2011 - Open Age Section (Tokyo, Japan) Yamaha Music Scholarship in Asia (Singapore)
  • 2011 Grand Prize, Asia Pacific Electone Festival 2011 - Open Age Section (Singapore)
  • 2009 Yamaha Music Scholarship in Asia 2009 (Indonesia)
  • 2008 International Junior Original Concert (IJOC) - Top 12 best compositions (Tokyo, Japan)
  • 2008 Third Prize, Asia Electone Festival (AEF) 2008 - Junior Section (Indonesia)
  • 2005 Grand Prize, Asia Electone Festival (AEF) 2005 - Junior Section (Indonesia)

National

  • 2011 Grand Prix Award, Yamaha Electone Festival 2011 - Open Age Section (Singapore)
  • 2009 Second Prize, National Yamaha Electone Festival 2009 (Jakarta, Indonesia) Grand Prix Award, Yamaha Electone Festival 2009 - Open Section (Bandung, Indonesia)
  • 2008 Grand Prize, National Yamaha Electone Festival 2008, Junior Section (Surabaya, Indonesia)
  • 2005 Second Prize, National Yamaha Electone Festival 2005 - Junior Section (Jakarta, Indonesia)

Piano

National & Regional

  • 2010 Finalist, Yamaha Piano Competition Indonesia (Jakarta, Indonesia)
  • 2010 First prize, Yamaha Piano Competition West Java Regional (Bandung, Indonesia)
  • 2009 First Prize, Piano Competition Pianist Bandung (Bandung, Indonesia)
  • 2008 Participant, UPH Chopin Piano Competition (Jakarta, Indonesia)
  • 2007 Finalist, Yamaha Piano Competition Indonesia (Jakarta, Indonesia) First prize, Piano Competition West Java Regional (Indonesia)

Honors and awards

Isyana Sarasvati is the recipient of awards from Anugerah Musik Indonesia, Billboard Indonesia, Bandung Music Awards, Cornetto Pop Awards, Dahsyatnya Awards, Forbes Indonesia's 30 Under 30 (2019) in the art, style and entertainment category, Hai Reader's Poll Music Awards, Inbox Awards, Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards (IBOMA), Indonesian Choice Awards, Insert Awards, Kaset Awards, Maya Awards, Rolling Stone Editor's Choice Awards, SCTV Music Awards, Showbiz Indonesia Awards, USS Feeds Awards, Wrappot Awards and other.

Isyana Sarasvati was named Best Asian Artist Indonesia 2016 and Best Composer of the Year 2017 at the MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) and 2 Anugerah Planet Muzik. In late 2017 Isyana was nominated for Best Southeast Asia Act at the MTV EMA, London. In April 2020, Forbes Asia included Isyana Sarasvati on its 30 Under 30 list in the Entertainment and Sports, and Celebrity categories. For her contribution and support to Indonesian music, she was given the 2016 Anugerah Kekayaan Intelektual Nasional award (certificate of appreciation for Copyright and Related Rights) from the Ministry of Law and Human Rights.

Concerts

Solo Concerts
Year Concert title Detail Venue Ref.
20 May 2020 LEXICON+ Virtual Home Concert
  • This concert is a continues of the LEXICON album
  • Dedicated as a donation to the medical team & victims of the Covid-19 impact
Online Concert (virtual)
2022 LEXICONCERT Live on Tour It is a series of solo concert tours from the LEXICON album and several of her latest singles.
  • 3 June: Jakarta, Basbetball Hall Senayan
  • 10 June: Bandung, Eldorado Dome
  • 17 June: Semarang, Sam Poo Kong
  • 15 July: Surabaya, DBL Arena
  • 22 July: Bali, Taman Bhagawan
2023 ISYANA: THE 4th ALBUM SHOWCASE LIVE ON TOUR This is a series of solo concert tours of her fourth album, ISYANA, a self-titled album.
  • 28 July: Cirebon, Bagas Raya Cirebon Hall
  • 1 August: Kudus, Auditorium Muria Kudus University
  • 5 August: Yogyakarta, Bima Hall A - Jogja Expo Center
  • 9 August: Malang, Preston Coffee CO
  • 30 August: Makassar, Aula Politeknik Pariwisata Makassar
  • 13 December: Semarang, Main Hall-SMI Building
  • 15 December: Padang, Fabriek Block
  • 17 December: Medan, POS Block
2024 Isyana Sarasvati Journey in Harmony A series of concerts from the first to the fourth album with different themes leading up to the main concert as a celebration of a decade of work.
  • 8 May: Explore!, Krapela - Jakarta
  • 15 May: Paradox, Krapela - Jakarta
  • 22 May: Lexicon, Krapela - Jakarta
  • 29 May: ISYANA, Krapela - Jakarta
Supporting acts
Year Concert title Artist Acts Venue Ref.
2019 Thank You & Goodnight Tour Boyzone Opening Act & Collaboration Tennis Indoor Senayan
2023 Soundrenaline 2023 Thirty Seconds to Mars & Jared Leto Collaboration Carnaval Ancol, Jakarta

International Music Festival

  • Java Jazz Festival, JIExpo Kemayoran (2015)
  • Java Jazz Festival, JIExpo Kemayoran (2016)
  • Prambanan Jazz Festival [id], Prambanan temple - Yogyakarta (2017)
  • We the Fest, JIExpo Kemayoran (2018)
  • Java Jazz Festival, JIExpo Kemayoran (2019)
  • Java Jazz Festival, JIExpo Kemayoran (2020)
  • Prambanan Jazz Festival [id], (Virtual Festival Edition) Prambanan temple – Yogyakarta (2020)
  • Round Festival (ASEAN & KOREA ON-TACT MUSIC FESTIVAL), A Music Network Connecting ASEAN & KOREA (2020)
  • We the Fest, GBK Sports Complex, Senayan (2022)
  • Billboard Live Yokohama, Yokomaha - Japan (2023)
  • Isyana Unplugged in Tokyo, Yamaha Hall, Ginza - Japan (2023)
  • SXSW Festival, Sydney - Australia (2023)
  • Round Festival (ASEAN & KOREA ON-TACT MUSIC FESTIVAL), A Music Network Connecting ASEAN & KOREA (2023)
  • LUCFest, Tainan - Taipei (2023)

Leadership experiences

  • 2009 - 2010 President Student Organisation Taruna Bakti Senior High School (Bandung, Indonesia)
  • 2007 Chairperson of English Division, Taruna Bakti Problem Solving Contest (Bandung, Indonesia)
  • 2006 - 2007 Vice President Student Organisation Taruna Bakti Secondary School (Bandung, Indonesia)
  • 2006 Participant 1st International Convention for Youth Leaders, Singapore (RGS-ICYL 2006)

Public Speaker

Date Event Title Note Ref
March 7, 2024 Fortune Indonesia Summit 2024 The Stories That Matter At this event, Isyana became a speaker for the first time and symbolically received a throphy as 40 under 40 Fortune Indonesia 2023
May 2, 2024 APMF 2024 Best on Yourself: How to Discover Your Creative Renaissance APMF (Asia Pacific Media Forum) is an international forum that brings together marketing experts, media experts, communication specialists, and change agents from around the world.
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