Anggun is an Indonesian-born French singer-songwriter and television personality known for her powerful contralto voice.
She began her music career at the age of seven and recorded her first album at nine, showcasing her early talent.
She has been awarded the title of Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres for her contributions to music and culture.
Biography
Early Life
Anggun Cipta Sasmi was born on April 29, 1974, in Jakarta, Indonesia, to a Javanese writer and a housewife from the Yogyakarta royal family. Her name translates to "grace born of a dream," reflecting her artistic aspirations from a young age. Anggun began her musical journey at the age of seven, receiving vocal training from her father and writing her first songs by the age of nine. She recorded her debut album, "Kepada Alam dan Pencintanya," in 1983, although it was not released until she gained fame in the early 1990s.
Career
Anggun's career took off in 1989 when she became a teenage rock star in Indonesia, releasing five studio albums by 1993. Her single "Mimpi" was recognized as one of the greatest Indonesian songs of all time by Rolling Stone. In 2000, she moved to France, where she transitioned to an international career, showcasing her versatility across genres such as pop, rock, and world music. Anggun has released numerous albums, including "Au nom de la lune / Snow on the Sahara" and "Élévation," and has collaborated with major record labels like Warner Music Group and Universal Music Group.
Personal Life
In addition to her musical achievements, Anggun became a French citizen in 2000, while still identifying as Indonesian. She has been married four times, with her most recent marriage occurring in 2018. Anggun is known for her views on religious tolerance, having been raised a Muslim but leaning towards Buddhism. She emphasizes that one's behavior, rather than their religious beliefs, defines their character. Anggun is also a mother, having welcomed her daughter Kirana in 2007.
Legacy
Anggun is celebrated for her powerful contralto voice and her ability to blend various musical styles. Critics have praised her vocal prowess, describing her as a "fortress of power" and a gifted artist capable of conveying deep emotions through her music. Her influence extends beyond music, as she advocates for dual citizenship and religious tolerance, making her a prominent figure in both the Indonesian and French cultural landscapes.
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Discography
82017
- 1.No Promises3:28
- 2.What We Remember2:46
- 3.The Good is Back3:46
- 4.Righteous3:34
- 5.Alive3:26
- 6.Medicine and Meditation3:28
- 7.Inhuman3:11
- 8.Forget Her3:09
- 9.Oceans3:55
- 10.Thank You3:06
Toujours un ailleurs2015
- 1.À nos enfants3:37
- 2.Nos vies parallèles3:29
- 3.Face au vent3:41
- 4.Perfect World3:40
- 5.À quelques pas de nous3:21
- 6.Mon capitaine3:38
- 7.Toujours un ailleurs4:09
- 8.Née quelque part3:41
- 9.La promesse4:07
- 10.Est‐ce que tu viendras ?3:59
- 11.Il suffit4:40
- 12.Aucune différence3:46
- 13.Un jour à la fois4:35
- 14.Perfect World (French acoustic version)3:47
Persembahan Terbaik2014
- 1.Ku tak ingin4:32
- 2.Mimpi3:58
- 3.Malioboro4:10
- 4.Tua‐tua keladi4:23
- 5.Anak putih abu‐abu3:47
- 6.Takut4:57
- 7.Bayang - bayang ilusi3:48
- 8.Sentuhan dewata4:45
- 9.Nocturno4:19
- 10.Laba‐laba3:49
- 11.Sendiri4:03
- 12.Jerit4:03
- 13.Bilakah damai4:04
- 14.Nafas cinta5:47
- 15.Gaya remaja3:42
- 16.Gebyar‐gebyar4:32
Best-of: Design of a Decade (2003-2013)2013
- 1.Crazy (Jadi Milikmu)4:21
- 2.Saviour3:37
- 3.Buy Me Happiness3:13
- 4.Stronger3:33
- 5.My Man3:42
- 6.Hanyalah Cinta4:05
- 7.Echo (You and I)3:02
- 8.Sebelum Berhenti4:28
- 9.Lie to Me4:23
- 10.A Crime3:58
- 11.World3:51
- 12.Blind4:57
- 13.Innocent Lies4:41
- 14.Snow on the Sahara (2013 Exclusive version)3:58
- 15.Crazy (Tomer G & Roi Tochner remix)4:13
- 16.Saviour (Teetof's dance remix)3:53
- 17.Echo (You and I) (Hakimakli remix)3:01
Échos / Echoes2011
- 1.Buy Me Happiness3:11
- 2.Hanyalah Cinta4:04
- 3.Weapons3:09
- 4.Yang Terlarang4:20
- 5.Impossible3:11
- 6.Eternal3:55
- 7.Rollercoaster4:31
- 8.My Addiction2:58
- 9.A Stranger3:48
- 10.Cold War3:58
- 11.Year of the Snake4:40
- 12.Silent Vow3:15
- 13.Berkilaulah3:56
- 14.Only Love4:04
- 15.Count on Me3:24
- 16.Sorry3:20
- 17.Always You4:53
Élévation2008
- 1.A Change3:05
- 2.Crazy4:20
- 3.Seize the Moment4:24
- 4.My Man3:41
- 5.Stronger3:33
- 6.Give It to Love3:44
- 7.Hide & Run3:19
- 8.Divine3:28
- 9.Is It a Sign?3:45
- 10.Saviour3:40
- 11.I’ll Be Alright3:09
- 12.Saviour (Teetoff’s dance radio edit)3:54
- 13.In Your Mind3:22
- 14.No Song4:13
Si tu l'avoues / Crazy (Remixes)2008
- 1.Si tu l'avoues (Laurent Wolf Club Mix)5:48
- 2.Si tu l'avoues [Tomer G & Roi Tochner Club Mix]
- 3.Si tu l'avoues [Laurent Wolf Radio Edit]
- 4.Si tu l'avoues [Tomer G & Roi Tochner Radio Edit]
- 5.Si tu l'avoues [Radio Edit]
- 6.Crazy [Laurent Wolf Club Mix]
- 7.Crazy [Tomer G & Roi Tochner Club Mix]
- 8.Crazy [Tomer G & Roi Tochner Radio Edit]
- 9.Crazy [Radio Edit]
Best Of2006
- 1.Mimpi (new version)5:38
- 2.Bayang-Bayang Ilusi (new version)4:45
- 3.Takut (new version)5:37
- 4.I'll Be Alright3:10
- 5.In Your Mind3:23
- 6.Snow on the Sahara (special radio edit)3:42
- 7.Undress Me3:33
- 8.Still Reminds Me (special radio edit)3:25
- 9.Mantra3:39
- 10.Kembali4:26
- 11.Summer in Paris (radio edit)3:49
- 12.Chrysalis (Hex Hector pop radio edit)3:33
- 13.Yang 'Ku Tunggu4:02
- 14.Deep Blue Sea4:13
- 15.Open Your Heart (Open Hearts Soundtrack)3:33
- 16.A Rose in the Wind (Chris Lord-Alge remix)3:59
- 17.Still Reminds Me (Jason Nevine midtempo radio edit)3:33
- 18.Saviour (Testoff's dance radio edit)3:53
- 19.Snow on the Sahara (Amen radio edit)4:23
Luminescence2004
- 1.C'est écrit3:30
- 2.Juste être une femme3:28
- 3.Nous avions des ailes4:42
- 4.Je suis libre3:47
- 5.Cesse la pluie3:44
- 6.L’Improbable cours des choses3:31
- 7.Devil in my mind3:15
- 8.D'où l'on vient4:19
- 9.Captivité4:16
- 10.Human3:15
- 11.Sur les cendres5:12
- 12.Painted3:15
- 13.Un de toi3:45
- 14.Captivity (version acoustique)4:02
- 15.Être une femme (version solo)3:18
Open Hearts2002
- 1.Counting Down3:51
- 2.Open Your Heart3:35
- 3.Little Things4:28
- 4.Blue Satellite3:44
- 5.The End of a Story4:35
- 6.I'm Your Mirror3:41
- 7.Pray3:39
- 8.I Wanna Hurt You3:38
- 9.Naked Sleep4:23
Désirs contraires / Chrysalis2000
- 1.Derrière la porte3:52
- 2.Les Champs de peine3:44
- 3.Un geste d’amour4:06
- 4.Un monde à l’endroit4:15
- 5.Chaque jour sans fièvre3:49
- 6.Une femme3:54
- 7.Tu nages3:02
- 8.Mes désirs contraires3:44
- 9.Marcher sur la mer3:50
- 10.Tu mens3:44
- 11.Brume3:10
- 12.Tout peut arriver3:57
- 13.Mon privilège3:45
- 14.Broken Dream3:18
Anggun1998
- 1.Snow on the Sahara4:19
- 2.Le Départ0:29
- 3.Over Their Walls3:12
- 4.On the Breath of an Angel3:31
- 5.A Rose in the Wind4:25
- 6.Gita0:28
- 7.Memory of Your Shores3:59
- 8.My Sensual Mind4:33
- 9.Blanca0:42
- 10.Valparaiso3:57
- 11.Selamanya2:22
- 12.By the Moon4:09
- 13.Pluies0:56
- 14.Dream of Me4:02
- 15.Secret of the Sea4:16
- 16.Life on Mars4:11
Au nom de la lune / Snow on the Sahara1997
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…Lah!!!1993
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Nocturno1992
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Tua Tua Keladi1990
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Kepada Alam & Pencintanya1983
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The Early Years
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Qui Sait ?2000
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Still Reminds Me2000
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A Rose in the Wind1998
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Au nom de la lune1998
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Snow on the Sahara1997
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Quelques mots d’amour2013
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Always You / Innocent Lies2010
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Label
- Record label
- Warner Music Group
- Record label
- Harpa Records
- Record label
- Universal Music Group
- Record label
- Sony Music
- Record label
- Groupe TF1
Achievements
- Award
- Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres
- Award
- Tatler 500 Indonesia
- Award
- Asia's Most Influential Indonesia
Groups
- Les Enfoirés1999–1999
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Identifiers & aliases
Also known as: Anggun C. Sasmi, Anggun Cipta Sasmi
Indonesian-born French singer-songwriter and television personality
Anggun Cipta Sasmi (Indonesian: [ˌaŋɡʊn ˌt͡ʃip̚t̪a ˈsasmi]; is an Indonesian and French singer, songwriter, actress, and television personality. Born in Jakarta, she began performing at the age of seven and recorded a children's album two years later. She rose to fame in 1989 as a teenage rock star and by 1993 she had released five Indonesian-language studio albums. Rolling Stone listed her single "Mimpi" as one of the 150 Greatest Indonesian Songs of All Time.
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