Ruth Sahanaya

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Ruth Sahanaya
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Background information
Birth nameRuth Sahanaya
Also known asUthe
Born (1966-09-01) 1 September 1966 (age 58)
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
GenresPop, R&B, soul, classic
OccupationsSinger
Years active1987–present
Labels
Members Truth, 3 Diva & True Worshippers
Website http://www.ruthsahanaya.com/

Ruth Sahanaya (born 1 September 1966), affectionately nicknamed Uthe, is an Indonesian pop singer. She rose to fame in the late 1980s and is perhaps best known for her 1991 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 who are a part of the Christian gospel band True Worshippers.

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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

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References

  1. Taib, Shuib (9 March 2005). "In the soul lane with Ruth", New Straits Times , p. 24.
  2. 1 2 Al-Attas, Suraya (24 April 2000). "Ruth's a real gem of an artiste", New Straits Times , p. 3.
  3. 1 2 Mahidin, Jad (7 April 2003). "Stunning Ruth", The Malay Mail , p. 30.
  4. Mahidin, Jad (7 June 2001). "Straight from the heart", The Malay Mail , p. 2.