Seuramoe Reggae is a band from the province of Aceh, and is located in an Indonesian republic. This band was formed on June 9, 2006, exactly 2 years after the earthquake and tsunami disaster that struck Aceh Province at that time. The initial idea of the formation of the band's grub was based on the desire to enrich the treasures of Aceh music by introducing raggea music, as we know, Reggae music originating from European countries, more precisely Africa, Jamaica. Therefore, the band Seuramoe Reggae consistently brings their own songs and is arranged in accordance with Aceh's cultural customs, in the lyrics telling about social issues, the environment, and relationships with fellow human beings.
Seuramoe Reggae consists of Teuku Andie (vocals / guitar), Deddy Mulia (drums / vocals), Jaboi (guitar / vocals), Wawa (bass) and Mada (saxophone / flute). Some additonal players who regularly play with them include Achyar Keudah (percussion), Afrizal (keyboard), Adi (keyboard), Albert (vocal), Deni Afrizal (guitar) and Lutfi (saxophone). They have released an album with vcd format titled Seuramoe Reggae in 2009. The album which contains 10 songs is very familiar with reggae fans in Aceh. Proven single Lively and Maneh are the songs most often sung by other Aceh bands.
This Grub Band numbered 5 people, the following below is a profile of the band's personnel.
Teuku Andie (vocals, guitar)
Born in Juang Bireun City on February 24, 1980, Gondrong, as he was known, started music since he was in middle school. In 1997 he had joined the Stupid Face group, and performed regularly at Lamborghini Café Jakarta. Andie began to pursue reggae music while settling in Yogya and hanging out in cafes / pubs playing reggae live music. He even joined the Jogja Reggae Community. Very fond of Bob Marley, Lenny Kravitz, Aerosmith, Kaka Slank and Ipang Plastik.
Jaboy (guitars / backing voc)
A guitarist who was born in Banda Aceh on July 7, 1978, began to cultivate the art world since elementary school. It was started by joining several choir competitions and then actively singing in several music groups. In 1996 Jaboi formed a group called the BOS band. The group later won several events held in Banda Aceh, Takengon and Meulaboh. In 2000 to 2003 he formed a group again called the BLPD band that carried Reggae music. When meeting with Andie in 2007, Jaboy agreed to join as Lead Guitar. Jaboy is an activist who is concerned with the environment. His motto is Love of peace, nature and Art.
Wawa (bass, backing voc)
Male real name Miswar was born in Banda Aceh 4 July 1981. Started playing music in 1993 and joined the Obstrude Band until 1996. Then with Jaboy he joined the Band Boss until 2004. In 2005-2006 he was active with the Police Band and joined Seuramoe Reggae since 2007. Wawa has a hobby of painting and is very concerned about the development of children's education, by becoming a primary education tutor in disadvantaged villages. Jimi Hendrix, Flea, Billy Sheehan, CCR, Bob Marley, Led Zeppelin, Sting, and Rolling Stones are musicians who have a big influence on Wawa's musical journey.
Mada (Saxophone, flute / backing voc)
Mada Firmansyah was born into a family that gave birth to many famous musicians in Aceh. Coming from the famous Rajab family, Mada who was born in Jakarta on June 26, 1983, began playing music in grade 1 junior high school. Had studied music education at the Moel Music School Lhokseumawe in 1996. His uncle Muis Rajab, was a conductor at a TV program that was famous in TVRI in the 80s. Mada has won several famous band competitions in Aceh from 1997 to 2007. In 2004 Mada joined the Addie M.S Orchestra and played in the Indonesian Independence Day Commemoration at the State Palace. In 2005 Mada was called back to the State Palace to appear at the commemoration of the 60th Indonesian Independence Day, and also to appear at the Jakarta MPR Building.
Deddy Mulia (Drums, backing voc)
This versatile drummer was born in Banda Aceh on August 15 in the very secret year. Coming from a musician's family, Deddy started playing music since attending junior high school. Initially playing the guitar, then Deddy seriously focused on drums as his main instrument. Joining many bands in Banda Aceh, Deddy won many band competitions held in Aceh and North Sumatra. No less than 12 trophies of The Best Drummer brought home by him. Frequently a band accompanying National artists who perform in Aceh such as: Sawung Djabo, Ariyo, Christina, Andre Hehanusa, Lusi Rahmawati, KDI artists, and many more. In addition to Seuramoe Reggae, Deddy also briefly joined Odezza (additional), De Ja Vu, Schizophrenia, Bottom Lips, Twelve Kramfunk, Morning Glory, 105 Hours and others. Enjoying any kind of music genre, Deddy called Jeff Porcaro, Akira Jimbo, Neil Peart, Steward Copeland, and Vinnie Paul as influential drummers in his drumming.
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