Nining Meida Explained

Nining Meida
Birth Date:6 June 1965
Origin:Bandung, Indonesia
Genre:dangdut, Sundanese pop
Occupation:singer
Instrument:Vocals
Years Active:1986–present
Label:Pronima 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

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

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]

Notes and References

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