Ruth Sahanaya

Ruth Sahanaya
Sahanaya in 2019
Sahanaya in 2019
Background information
Also known asUthe
Born
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
GenresPop, Pop kreatif, R&B, soul, classic
OccupationsSinger
Years active1987–present
Labels
MembersTruth, 3 Diva & True Worshippers
Websitehttp://www.ruthsahanaya.com/

Ruth Sahanaya, 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.

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 (1991)
  • Yang Terbaik (1995)
  • ...Uthe (1996)
  • Berserah Kepada Yesus (Gospel Album) (1998)
  • 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)

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.
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