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Elvy Sukaesih
Singer

Elvy Sukaesih

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Becoming a leading voice of Indonesian dangdut.

Ratu dan Radja · Gula-gula

Born
25 June 1951
Birthplace
Jakarta

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Elvy Sukaesih

Elvy Sukaesih is an Indonesian singer whose career developed through Malay orchestras, Soneta and solo recordings.

Early life

Jakarta

Began singing as a child and performed with her musician father at weddings.

Career

  1. Early career

    Malay orchestras

    Performed with several ensembles.

  2. 1970s

    Soneta

    Sang with Rhoma Irama’s group.

  3. 1975

    Solo career

    Left Soneta to develop her own recordings.

Selected work

Ratu dan Radja

A successful Soneta album.

Gula-gula

One of her recognised songs.

Bisik-bisik Tetangga

A lasting performance favourite.

Beyond work

Industry work

Chaired the Indonesian Dangdut Artists Family Association.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical data and references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: Majalah VARIANADA Edisi 152 Tahun 1974. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.