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Nining Meida

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Nining Meida
Born (1965-06-06) June 6, 1965 (age 59)
OriginBandung, Indonesia
Genresdangdut, Sundanese pop[1]
Occupationsinger
InstrumentVocals
Years active1986–present
LabelsPronima Records

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

Career

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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 (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

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  1. ^ a b c d "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).