Mr. Hanindito Sidharta is a true inspiration for youth in Indonesia,
He co-owns Aksara, a cutting-edge book and music store,
which later expanded producing their own records that really put stamp
what Jakarta’s modern sound should be.
Ladies and Gents, here’s our simple chat with the man himself.
Mr. Hanin Sidharta, how are you doing today?
I am very well thk u
Can you tell us a little about yourself?
I am a father of 3 kids and husband of a very cool wife
What were you before Aksara days?
I am a student but always passionate in music
So how did you came up with Aksara?
well my partner Winfred Hutabarat and Ninin subianto started Aksara in the begining
and I joined later after 2 or 3 years its open to organize the music division,
I joined them later on that year
Did you went to College/University?
kind of …
Did college / university gave some knowledge in building Aksara?
it is more of the lifestyle part of it ,
i am always interested in cutting edge stuff, things that are new, appreciate
How many artists are there signed to your label now?
Nine
Man… how much money you guys put to built Aksara???
enough to buy books,Cd’s and gifts
And what is Pendulum?
Pendulum is my music company production that I started with 3 of my buddies before I joined Aksara ,
it contains a recording studio,music production & a rehearsal studio
What happen after Aksara?Business expansions??
well Aksara group has expended on other businesses we just open 2 new t shirt companies ,
one is from Japan (www.graniph.com)in Plaza senayan and one is T shirt labortory (T-lab) in EX bridge
Who are your role models?
my parents
What’s your ultimate holiday fantasy?
partying in Beirut, it is beautiful out there and still is
Name 5 albums that changed your life!
Sgt peppers lonely heart club band (the Beatles),
Badai pasti berlalu,
The Bends (radiohead),
Cross(Justice),
Hot Chip(the warning)
What do you think about www.itsfreesouls.com ?
just like the name it will free a lot of souls !
Check Aksara for more.
hehe mas hanin oke juga gayanya