Monita Tahalea
Monita Angelica Maharani Tahalea (born July 21, 1987), known as Monita Tahalea, is an Indonesian pop , folk and jazz singer.[1] She is known for finishing fourth on Indonesian Idol season 2. She is a singer, songwriter and producer.
Monita Tahalea | |
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Birth name | Monita Angelica Maharani Tahalea |
Also known as | Monita Tahalea |
Born | Indonesia | 21 July 1987
Genres | Pop, Jazz, Folk |
Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter |
Years active | 2005–present |
Labels | Independent |
Career
Monita was born in Jakarta. She began her singing career after finishing in fourth place on Indonesia Idol season 2. Later on, an Indonesia Idol judge, Indra Lesmana took interest in producing her first album titled 'Dream, Hope and Faith" in 2010. In August 2013 she released an EP Songs of Praise with her band The Nightingales. In December 2015, Monita released her second album titled "Dandelion" that she produced together with Gerald Situmorang. And in March 2020 she has just released her third album Dari Balik Jendela” produced by Indra Perkasa.[2][3]
Personal life
She graduated from SMA Negeri 1 Jakarta. She finished her bachelor's degree in Faculty of art and Design,Trisakti University.
Discography
Solo Album
- Dream, Hope and Faith (2010)[4]
- Songs of Praise (2013)
- Dandelion (2016)[5]
- Dari Balik Jendela (2020)
Compilation Album
- Seri Cinta (2005)
- Kemenangan Hati (2007)
- Kembali Satu (2008)
- Halo Aci (2011)
- Tropicana Slim: Remember My Sweet Moments (2012)
- Barry Likumahuwa: An Urban Christmas (2011)
- OST. Adriana (2013)
- Silent Night ft. Indra Lesmana & Dewa Budjana (2013)
- OST. Filosofi Kopi: Filosofi & Logika (2015)
- Nivea: I Love Mama (2015)
- Barry Likumahuwa: Gift of Light (2015)
- Album Aransemen Ulang Film Tiga Dara: Cita-cita (2016)
- Like Father Like Son: Wish My Baby (2017)
References
- Tempo, Tempo. "Kisah Ojek Langganan Penyanyi Monita Tahalea". Tempo. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- Decky, Arrizal. "Monita Tahalea introduces second single". Rolling Stone Indonesia. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- Purnomo, Sapto. "Monita Tahalea bangga nyanyi di jazz goes to campuss". Liputan 6. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- Thomas Anggoro. "Monita Tahalea : Dream, hope, faith". wartajazz. Retrieved 30 January 2017.
- Lidya, Desca. "Pesan hati dari Monita untuk pertunjukan Dandelion". Kompas. Retrieved 30 January 2017.