James F. Sundah

James F. Sundah

Ir. James F. Sundah (born James Freddy Sundah) is a popular Indonesian songwriter, of Manadonese descent. He was born in Semarang on December 1, 1955. A prominent figure in the Indonesian music industry, Sundah is best known for his evergreen song "Lilin Lilin Kecil" (Little Candles), sung by the late Chrisye (released in 1976). [ [http://www.kompas.com/ver1/Hiburan/0703/30/084548.htm Mengenal Chrisye Kapan Saja, Kompas, March 30, 2007.] ]

Sundah has collaborated with most of Indonesia's top artistes including Titiek Puspa, Vina Panduwinata, Ruth Sahanaya, Krisdayanti, Sheila Madjid (Malaysian), and was instrumental in the formation of the group Suara Persaudaraan (Voices of Brotherhood) in 1986. With Titiek Puspa and the Scorpions, he wrote "When You Came Into My Life", on their "Pure Instinct" album (1996). [ [http://www.the-scorpions.com/english/discography/records/pure_instinct.asp The Scorpions - Official Website.] ]

Sundah is currently Chair of Information Technology Department at the Indonesian Association of Singers, Songwriters and Arrangers (PAPPRI), and is a Board Member of Karya Cipta Indonesia (KCI). [ [http://www.kci.or.id/directors.html The Indonesian Copyright Collecting Agency.] ] He is also known an expert on cultural issues, often writes, and represents Indonesia in various forums abroad. [ [http://www.rsi.sg/english/theasianjournal/view/20071015175732/1/.html Rasa Sayang, the Center of Controversy, Radio Singapore International, October 15, 2007.] ] [ [http://www.suarapembaruan.com/News/2006/05/22/Editor/edit01.htm Kebudayaan: Aset Yang Perlu Dilindungi, Suara Pembaruan, May 22, 2006 by James F. Sundah and Lia Suntoso.] ] [ [http://www.ranesi.nl/spesial/albumfoto/pappri_di_ranesi050915 PAPPRI's Official Visit at Radio Nederland.] ] [ [http://www.thejakartapost.com/detailweekly.asp?fileid=20050619.%4001 Live and let live? Piracy may be here to stay, The Jakarta Post, June 19, 2005.] ] Sundah currently lives in Jakarta. He is married to Lia Sundah Suntoso and has one child.

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