Isyana Sarasvati


Isyana Sarasvati is an Indonesian singer-songwriter. She is an alumna of Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore and Royal College of Music, United Kingdom. She composed all of her own songs and once was an opera singer in Singapore. She was named "2016 Best Asian Artist Indonesia, 2017 Best Composer of the Year" by MAMA and honored "30 Under 30 Asia 2020" by Forbes.
Before the public knew Isyana Sarasvati as an amazing pop singer and songwriter, she has also built a reputation as a soloist and recitalist in classical music. Isyana has also participated in numerous musical competitions that shaped her as the talented musician she's become right now. Her accomplishments include being a best composer at 15 years old, she's created a composition titled "Wings of Your Shadow", the song was selected as the Top 12th best composition in the world out of the 3,500 children who competed in it at International Junior Original Concert. As a result, she was selected for the IJOC 2008 concert in Bunkamura hall, Tokyo, Japan. Isyana's signed a recording deal with Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia in 2014 and began releasing two singles, "Keep Being You" and "Tetap Dalam Jiwa". She has released 3 Album, her album was met with positive reviews and commercial success.
On September 2, 2018, at the 18th 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia, Isyana got the honor to be the opening for Asian Games Closing Ceremony with the song "Asia's Who We Are" before an audience of more than 55,000 people at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium.
In May 2019, Walt Disney Pictures selected Isyana and to sing "A Whole New World" on the soundtrack for the Indonesian version but still use English of the 2019 remake of Aladdin. They had the opportunity to be interviewed by and meet Alan Menken, the man behind many Walt Disney Animation Studios film scores, in Tokyo, Japan.
In July 2019, Isyana joined the coaching panel of the season 4 of The Voice Indonesia with, Titi DJ, Nino RAN, and Vidi Aldiano.
In April 2020, Forbes included Isyana in their 30 Under 30 Forbes Asia 2020 in the Entertainment & Sports category and was also included in the category Celebrities. Isyana was considered influential because of the various achievements & produced work and attracted the attention so that it was selected from the 3,500 nominees across Asia Pacific, with the judging of Forbes's journalists in the region and veterans in their respective categories.

About

Isyana was born in Bandung on May 2, 1993. She spent her childhood in various locations, because of her parents worked & continued their studies in Belgium. However, at the age of 7 her family moved to Bandung, Indonesia. Isyana is the youngest daughter of Luana Marpanda, a music teacher & Sapta Dwikardana, Ph.D a lecturer and therapist. She has an older sister, , MA in Cultural Anthropology. a researcher, activist and musician who was a vocalist of a band called Banda Neira. Raised in a family of educators, Isyana was introduced to music at the age of 4 by her mother. Isyana has mastered a number of instruments, including piano, electone, flute, violin, and saxophone.
Isyana's commercial-music career in the Indonesian music industry began with several covers of Billboard's popular songs in the 2012 and 2013 eras as well as several other songs that she uploaded on her YouTube & SoundCloud account. Then the Indonesian Sony Music producer was interested in Isyana to invite her to join. However, because she didn't give confirmation regarding her status which at that time still focus to be a lastyear college student, the Sony Music Asia Pacific partly also immediately participated to take her to join until Isyana officially joined Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia in 2014.

Education

At the age of 16, Isyana received a scholarship from the Singaporean Government to study Music Performance at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts, Singapore. She once was selected for Student Exchanges to Tainan National University of the Arts, Tainan, Taiwan. In 2013, she obtained a Diploma in Music Performance. Isyana was awarded a full scholarship to study further at NAFA in collaboration with The Royal College of Music, London, United Kingdom, under the Bachelor of Music with Honours Funded Degree Program. In her last year of study, she received the RCM Excellence Award Scholarship. On September 26, 2015, Isyana graduated from NAFA with "Bachelor of Music" title and received the Best Graduate & Embassy of Peru Awards.

As soloist and recitalist

Isyana met doctor Rayhan Maditra Indrayanto in Junior High School, in 2007 Isyana began dating Rayhan.
After being in a relationship for 12 years, they became engaged in December 29, 2019 and were married on February 02, 2020, in Bandung, Indonesia.

Discography

Studio albums

Singles

Filmography

Film

Television

Web Series

Awards

Vocal (Soprano)

International & National
International
National
National & Regional
Isyana has become the awarded Indonesian singer. Notable awards she has won, including 9 Anugerah Musik Indonesia, Billboard Indonesia, Cornetto Pop Awards, Dahsyatnya Awards, Hai Reader's Poll Music Awards, Inbox Awards, Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards, Indonesian Choice Awards, Insert Awards, Maya Awards, Rolling Stone Editor's Choice Awards, SCTV Music Awards, and Showbiz Indonesia Awards. In February 2019, Isyana's name was included in Forbes Indonesia's annual list of 30 under 30 in art, style & entertainment category.
Isyana subsequently received her International award at the Mnet Asian Music Awards and 2 Anugerah Planet Muzik. In late 2017 Isyana have been nominated for Best Southeast Asia Act at the MTV EMA, London. In April 2020, Forbes included Isyana in their Forbes Asia 2020 list which comprises 30 influential people under 30 years old who have made substantial effect in their fields. She icluded in Entertainment & Sports Category and also included in Celebrities category. For her contribution and support to Indonesian music, she was given the 2016 Anugerah Kekayaan Intelektual Nasional award from The Ministry of Law and Human Rights.
YearAwardCategoryDetailsResult
2015Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest of the Best NewcomerTetap Dalam Jiwa
2015Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest R&B/Soul Male/Female Solo ArtistKeep Being You
2015GADISMagz AwardsTerkibar 2015Herself
2015Hai Reader's Poll Music AwardsThe Best Fresh MeatHerself
2015Hai Reader's Poll Music AwardsThe Best FemaleHerself
2015Inbox AwardsMost Inbox NewcomerHerself
2015Insert AwardsThe Hottest NewcomerHerself
2015Showbiz Indonesia AwardsRising Star of the YearHerself
2016Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest Soul/R&B/Urban Group/CollaborationKau Adalah
2016Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest Soul/R&B/Urban AlbumExplore!
2016Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest Recording Album ProducerSony Music Entertainment Indonesia – Explore!
2016Honors Awards, Magazine, and NewspapersCopyright and Related RightsIsyana SarasvatiRecipient
2016Indonesian Choice AwardsFemale Singer of the YearHerself
2016Indonesian Choice AwardsAlbum of The YearExplore!
2016Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Asian Artist IndonesiaHerself
2016Rolling Stone Editor's Choice AwardsThe PhenomenalIsyana Sarasvati
2016SCTV Music AwardsMost Famous Video ClipTetap Dalam Jiwa
2017Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest Soul/R&B/Urban Group/CollaborationAnganku Anganmu
2017Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest Collaboration Production WorkAnganku Anganmu
2017Anugerah Planet MuzikBest Song Anganku Anganmu
2017Cornetto Pop AwardsFavorite Pop Song CollaborationAnganku Anganmu
2017Dahsyatnya AwardsOutstanding Video ClipMimpi
2017JawaPos.com Readers Choice AwardsFavorite Female SingerHerself
2017Mnet Asian Music Awards Best Composer of the YearAnganku Anganmu
2017Oz Radio Bandung FM AwardsMost Friendly CollaborationKau Adalah
2017SCTV Music AwardsMost Famous CollaborationAnganku Anganmu
2017Social Media AwardsFemale Singer: Prominent Figure with Positive Sentiment in Social MediaIsyana SarasvatiRecipient
2018Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest R&B/Soul Male/Female Solo ArtistWinter Song
2018Anugerah Musik IndonesiaBest Urban Production WorkHeaven
2018Anugerah Planet MuzikBest Female SingerLembaran Buku
2018Dahsyatnya AwardsOutstanding Duet/CollaborationAnganku Anganmu
2018Lux Sound of WomenInspiring WomenIsyana SarasvatiRecipient
2018SCTV Music AwardsMost Famous CollaborationHeaven
2019Forbes IndonesiaForbes Indonesia 30 under 30Isyana SarasvatiRecipient
2019Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards Best Original Soundtrack MovieLuruh
2019Maya AwardsBest Music Video ClipWinter Song
2020Billboard IndonesiaBest Indonesian Album 2019 by Billboard Indonesia X Kompas.comLEXICON
2020Tempo MagazineOne of Best Top 9 Indonesia Music Album 2019 by TempoLEXICONRecipient
2020tirto.idOne of Best Top 10 Indonesia Music Album 2019 by tirto.idLEXICONRecipient
2020Maya AwardsBest Music Video ClipSikap Duniawi
2020Forbes AsiaForbes Asia 30 under 30Isyana SarasvatiRecipient
2020Pop Hari IniBest Indonesian Album 2019 by Pop Hari IniLEXICON

Notes
YearConcert titleArtistActsVenueRef.
2019Thank You & Goodnight TourBoyzoneOpening Act & CollaborationTennis Indoor Senayan
International Music Festival