Nining Meida

Nining Meida
Born (1965-06-06) June 6, 1965
Origin Bandung, Indonesia
Genres dangdut, Sundanese pop[1]
Occupation(s) singer
Instruments Vocals
Years active 1986–present
Labels Pronima Records

Nining Meida is a Indonesian pop singer who became popular in 1980s by singing the whole song in Sundanese-language. Her most famous album was Kalangkang (1986).

Career

Meida started singing at the age of 13 and has produced dozens of albums.[1]

In 1986 Kalangkang was released.[1] This album has sold more than 1 million copies.[2]

Her popular songs include Kalangkang (English: Shadow), which became a huge hit and is considered an archetype of Sundanese pop,[3] and Situ Patenggang.[4]

Meida also founded Promina Records in Bandung.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Superstar Lokal, Dari Rap Pariaman sampai Pop Using". Tempo (in Indonesian). May 9, 2011.
  2. ↑ "Gairah Rekaman Daerah, Geliat Superstar Desa". Tempo (in Indonesian). May 9, 2011.
  3. ↑ Diani, Hera (June 6, 2004). "Nano S. continues the music of his ancestors". The Jakarta Post.
  4. ↑ Siswadi, Anwar (September 30, 2010). "Seniman Sunda Nano S Tutup Usia". Tempo (in Indonesian).
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