Anggun

The Profile

Indonesian-born singer-songwriter who moved to France in the 1990s and achieved international success with Snow on the Sahara; records in English, French, and Indonesian.

Anggun (Anggun Cipta Sasmi) is an Indonesian-French pop/world artist active since the mid-1980s, widely recognized for the international hit Snow on the Sahara and a multilingual discography.

Two reviews spotlight Anggun’s distinctive voice and cross-cultural pop. The self-titled album is praised for mood and range, with a Bowie cover and standouts like Snow on the Sahara and Au nom de la lune. The Best Of collects key cuts including Rose in the Wind, I’ll Be Alright, and Undress Me. Overall verdict: underappreciated artist, strong vocals, not aimed at metal heads.