Ruth Sahanaya
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Birth name | Ruth Sahanaya |
Born | Bandung, Indonesia | 1 September 1966
Genres | Pop, R&B, soul, classic |
Occupation(s) | Singer |
Labels | Music Factory Indonesia (2012–present) Nagaswara (2010–2012) Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia (2002–2010) Aquarius Musikindo (1987–2002) |
Members | Truth, 3 Diva & True Worshippers |
Website | http://www.ruthsahanaya.com/ |
Ruth Sahanaya (born 1 September 1966 in Bandung, West Java), affectionately nicknamed Uthe, is an Indonesian pop singer. She rose to fame in the late 1980s and is perhaps best known for her hit song "Kaulah Segalanya".[1] She has toured internationally, been the Indonesian representative at many music festivals, and has received multiple awards.[2] Having previously recorded under the Indonesian label PT Aquarius Musikindo, she signed with Sony Music in the early 2000s (decade).[3] She is currently one of the three members of a vocal group along with Titi DJ and Krisdayanti called 3 Diva. She is one of the many Christian Indonesian singers that are a part of Christian Gospel band True Worshippers.
Her 1999 album, Kasih, has sold more than 250,000 copies in Indonesia.[2]
She is married to Jeffry Waworuntu, who is also her manager.[3] She has two daughters.[4]
Discography
- Seputih Kasih (1987)
- Tak Kuduga (1989)
- Kaulah Segalanya (1992)
- Yang Terbaik (1994)
- ...Uthe (1996)
- Berserah Kepada Yesus (Gospel Album) (1997)
- Kasih (1999)
- Yang Kurindukan (Gospel) (2000)
- Greatest Hits Ruth Sahanaya (2002)
- Bicara Cinta (2003)
- Jiwaku (2006)
- Joyful Christmas (2007)
- Giving My Best (Gospel) (2009)
- Thankful (2010)
External links
References
- ^ Taib, Shuib (9 March 2005). "In the soul lane with Ruth", New Straits Times, p. 24.
- ^ a b Al-Attas, Suraya (24 April 2000). "Ruth's a real gem of an artiste", New Straits Times, p. 3.
- ^ a b Mahidin, Jad (7 April 2003). "Stunning Ruth", The Malay Mail, p. 30.
- ^ Mahidin, Jad (7 June 2001). "Straight from the heart", The Malay Mail, p. 2.
- Living people
- 1966 births
- English-language singers from Indonesia
- Indonesian people of Filipino descent
- People of Sangirese descent
- People from Madura
- Indonesian Christians
- Indonesian female singers
- Indonesian gospel singers
- Indonesian pop singers
- Indonesian rhythm and blues singers
- Indonesian soul singers
- Anugerah Musik Indonesia winners
- Musicians from West Java
- People from Bandung