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Legendary jazz singer January Christy passes away
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January Christy, a 1980s jazz singer who was known for the songs 'Melayang' and 'Aku Ini Punya Siapa', passed away Friday at the age of 58. (youtube.com via Tempo.co/File)
Renowned 1980s jazz singer January Christy passed away on Friday at the age of 58 in a hospital in Bandung, West Java.
She had been brought to the hospital several months prior due to heart problems and asthma, according to kompas.com.
Born in Jan. 17, January was known for her unique voice. Some of her popular songs include “Melayang” (Flying) (1986) and “Aku Ini Punya Siapa” (To Whom Do I Belong) (1987). Throughout her career, she had collaborated with famous musicians, such as Erwin Gutawa, Dian Pramana Poetra and Deddy Dhukun.
(Read also: Legendary pop singer Eddy Silitonga passes away)
Several public figures across the country declared their condolences for the singer, namely Creative Economy Agency (Bekraf) head Triawan Munaf and musician Glenn Fredly.
A burial ceremony will be held at Jeruk Purut cemetery in Cilandak, South Jakarta, January’s friend and singer Ermy Kulit told tempo.co. (kes)
Indonesia kehilangan satu lagi penyanyi bersuara khas...
January Christy, 16 Sept jam 00:45 di Bandung. Innalillahiwainalilaihi raji'un.
— Triawan Munaf (@Triawan) September 15, 2016
Rest in Love January Christy...
— Latuihamallo (@GlennFredly) September 16, 2016
