Koes Plus

Koes Plus is a legendary Indonesian pop and rock band formed in 1963, evolving out of the earlier group Koes Bersaudara led by the Koeswoyo brothers. Rising to prominence through the late 1960s and into the 1970s, the band is widely regarded as a founding pioneer of Indonesian pop and rock and roll, helping shape the country's modern popular music at a time when Western-influenced sounds were still finding their footing locally.

The band's catalog spans romantic ballads and upbeat pop-rock numbers, built on close vocal harmonies, melodic guitar lines, and simple but memorable songwriting that resonated across generations of Indonesian listeners. Songs such as «Andaikan Kau Datang», «Kembali Ke Jakarta», «Manis Dan Sayang», and «Diana» became enduring standards, many of which remain staples of Indonesian pop culture and are still covered and referenced decades later.

Koes Plus was also famous for its extraordinary work rate, releasing an astonishing number of albums during the mid-1970s, a testament to both their popularity and prolific songwriting. Their influence on Indonesian music history is considerable, having laid groundwork for later generations of pop and rock musicians in the country, and their songs continue to be treated as part of the national musical heritage.