[1] In 1987, Indonesia 6 gained national recognition by participating in the World Band Explosion, also known as the Yamaha Light Music Contest, held at Budokan Hall in Tokyo.
Elfa Secioria, their mentor and musical director, emphasized the band's fusion style that blended traditional Indonesian sounds with Latin percussion and modern jazz.
Yanni Danuwidjaya, the youngest member at 15 years old, had already gained international recognition through the Junior Original Concert (JOC) in Tokyo and Osaka and had performed for UNICEF and at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
[3][1] The band's self-titled debut album, "Indonesia 6," was released in 1989 under Team Records, shortly after their success in Tokyo, showcasing their Latin jazz style with a strong fusion influence and tracks like "Fatamorgana", which drew direct inspiration from Casiopea.
The album featured collaborations with prominent artists such as Yana Julio, Harvey Malaihollo, Ferina Widodo, Lita Zen and Malaysian singer Fairuz Hussein.