A. Ali

A. Ali (born Hamdan Atan; 1949 – 21 November 2020) was a Malaysian singer, composer, lyricist and record producer. He is best known as the guitarist and vocalist of the band, Kembara.

Biography A. Ali began his music career in 1971 by joining The Nite Walkers. In 1975 , he joining Sweet Charity with Ramli Sarip, then was invited by M. Nasir to form the band, Kembara with S. Sahlan.

As a prolific composer, Ali has helped raise well-known local singers including Rohana Jalil's "Resahku" ("I'm Restless") and Francissca Peter's "Diriku Terbelenggu" ("I'm Shackled"). His composition, "Menaruh Harapan" ("Relying for Hope") which is performed by Zaiton Sameon has won the 1987 Anugerah Juara Lagu. His remains were buried at the Sungai Kantan Islamic Cemetery, Kajang after the Zohor prayers.