Nining Meida

Nining Meida
Origin Bandung, Indonesia
Genres dangdut, Sundanese pop[1]
Occupation(s) singer

Nining Meida is a Sundanese singer who became popular in 1980s. 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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