![]() He is credited for discovering the talents of Vina Panduwinata, Ruth Sahanaya, Krisdayanti, all of whom are considered Indonesian divas. The album is considered a collectible and a high value item for Indonesian collectors. In the late 1970s, Sundah collaborated with Yockie Soerjoprajogo on Jurang Pemisah (The Severing Abyss). "Lilin-lilin Kecil" was on top of the Indonesian charts for more than one year and sent Chrisye to prominence. The competition and the song are often credited as the turning point of the pop era in the Indonesian music industry. In 1977, Sundah got his breakthrough for winning the "Listeners' Favorite Choice" Award in the Youth Songwriting Competition (Lomba Cipta Lagu Remaja – LCLR) hosted by Prambors Radio. He began playing for his father's recordings at the age of 8. His father, Alfred Sundah, is known as one of the most important cultural figures in North Sulawesi especially for his efforts to preserving Kolintang and bamboo music. Sundah's musical career began at a very young age. Which won the "Listeners' Favorite Choice" Award from the prominent Prambors Rasisonia Radio in Jakarta. A prominent figure in the Indonesian music industry, Sundah is best known for his evergreen song "Lilin Lilin Kecil" (Little Candles), sung by Chrisye (released in 1977). He was born in Semarang on December 1, 1955. ![]() ![]() Sundah (born James Freddy Sundah) is an Indonesian songwriter, of Manadonese descent.
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