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Rinto Harahap
Harahap on a 2023 stamp of Indonesia
Born10 March 1949[1]
Sibolga, Indonesia[1]
Died9 February 2015 (aged 65)[1]
Singapore[1]
Occupation
  • Singer-songwriter

Rinto Harahap (10 March 1949 – 9 February 2015) was an Indonesian musician and ballad singer. Between 1969 and 2014 he composed more than 500 songs.[1]

Personal life

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Harahap was of Batak heritage and had an elder brother Erwin. In 1969, together with Erwin, Charles Hutagalung and Reynold Panggabean he founded a band named The Mercy's.[1]

Harahap died of spinal tumor aged 65 in Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. He was survived by his wife, Lily Kuslotita, and children Cindy, Ratna and Aci.[1]

Discography

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Rinto Harahap, nation'™s melancholy balladeer, dies at 65. Jakarta Post. 11 February 2015
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