Cakra Khan

Cakra Khan is one of Indonesia's most prominent contemporary pop and soul vocalists, celebrated for his instantly recognizable, raspy baritone and deep emotional delivery. Rocketing to fame in 2012 with his breakout, chart-topping ballad "Harus Terpisah," he quickly established himself as a dominant force in the Southeast Asian music scene. Over the years, his powerhouse vocals have earned him numerous prestigious awards, major original soundtrack features, and an expanded global profile following a viral, highly praised run on America's Got Talent.

For the myBCA International Java Jazz Festival 2026, held at its expansive new home at NICE PIK2, Cakra Khan is set to bring his dramatic vocal styling to the festival's prestigious stages. Fusing his signature pop-soul ballads with smooth, improvisational live arrangements, his presence adds a brilliant touch of emotional gravity and mainstream star power to the festival's diverse 21st-edition lineup.