All 10 songs on ‘Vaksin Slank’ were written by drummer Bimo Setiawan or Bimbim, with themes that include love, the environment, social justice and the youth.
“The songs were written in 2020, as a reflection of what’s happened. Hopefully the album can be as a sort of a guide in dealing with the pandemic,” Bimbim said in the press conference.
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With social restrictions in place, band members recorded ‘Vaksin Slank’ separately. Singer Akhadi Wira Satriaji (also known as Kaka) recorded his vocals on the island of Banda Neira, Maluku, located around 2,600 kilometres away from the capital city of Jakarta. At the time, Kaka was involved in a COVID-19 health campaign that brought him to the island.
A Travel Guide to Spice Island – Indonesia
If you’re going to cruise Indonesia, chances are you’ll come across the Spice Islands. But look for them on a map, and you might have trouble finding them. This is because nowadays, they’re known as the Maluku Islands, and they’re one of the most stunning places you can visit. With that in mind, here’s how they got their nickname, and what you should keep in mind if you’re visiting.
A Bit of History
The Spice Islands have been inhabited for tens of thousands of years. Long before the Europeans set foot on the islands, the native people encouraged the spice trade. They got the nickname “Spice Islands” in the 16th century, due to the fact that there was a vast variety of aromatic plants that could be found all around the archipelago.