Manjakani Welcomes Second Full Album By Launching A Sailing Single

Pontianak base folk duo, Manjakani (Ist)

JAKARTA - Duo folk from Pontianak, Manjakani is preparing to welcome their second full album which will be released in the first half of 2025. Previously, Nabila and Taufan released a full album titled Saura in 2021.

To start the second full album, Manjakani introduced a single with the title 'Berlayar' as the opener. This song was written by Taufan five years ago, when Manjakani was on a tour in Sumatra.

'ScREENing' is an episode of sincerity and struggle. Relieve a family that was once intact until finally split. About life that must continue, even when bitter things happen. Like ships that are sailing, continue to enliven the ocean without knowing how the waves are," said Taufan regarding the content of the song, through a press release received by VOI, Friday, November 8.

This song is for people who have reconciled with the situation. It's all about acceptance. Lyrics that are written simply and straightforwardly, hopefully can encourage friends who are surviving in their lives," said Nabilla.

Manjakani recorded 'laying' in Pontianak, involving two local musicians they have known for a long time, namely McAnderson who fills in bass and sampling, and Yoga Kharisma who fills in the strings.

With the help of the two musicians, Manjakani wants to perform songs that not only contain acoustic guitar excerpts, but are more magnificent and inspiring with sampling and strings.

Like last longing sabda, 'ScREENing' does not escape the touch of Malay breath, starting from intro which is opened with Malay vocal ornaments, thin, but clearly forested. Other sounds such as strings, percussion, chordion, and beatings of the Malay age were also presented.

Meanwhile, Manjakani's latest single with the title 'ScREEN' can be heard on various digital music platforms in Indonesia.