Waldjinah
Born in Surakarta, Indonesia on November 7, 1945, Waldjinah is a singer of traditional Indonesian songs. She is best known for her recording of “Walang Kekek,” which introduced a lot of Indonesians to Javanese keroncong music, a style that incorporates a ukulele-like instrument called the kroncong alongside violin, cello, string bass, and a vocalist. Over the course of her career, she has released over 200 albums and has recorded over 1500 songs. She began her musical journey as a child, being influenced by Japanese music that she heard at the factory that her father worked at. When she was in her teens, she became interested in keroncong music, which influenced her future musical direction. She won a Radio Republic Indonesia singing contest, which brought her to prominence throughout Surakarta, Indonesia and beyond. Waldjinah released her first album, Ratu Kembang Katjang, in 1967, which was quickly followed by Putri Solo Vol. 1. In 1968, she issued the single “Walang Kekek,” which became a huge hit in Indonesia and brought her beloved keroncong music to a wider audience. Since then, Waldjinah has remained the voice and face of keroncong, becoming one of Indonesia’s most beloved artists. She continued to release many albums over the decades and achieve success with releases such as Emas Langgam Jawa Waljinah (2017), which included the single “Pamitan.”
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Discography
11 album(s) • Sorted by Bestseller
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Langgam Jawa Jaipongan Waldjinah
Pop - Released by Ira Puspita on 28 Jun 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Campursari R.R.I Semarang Pamitan
Pop - Released by Ira Puspita on 28 Jun 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Langgam Jawa "TERPOPULER" Waldjinah & O.K. Bintang Surakarta
World - Released by Fajar Recording on 7 Jun 1986
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Guyonan Junaidi Pak Guno "KEMBANG KACANG" Waldjinah
World - Released by Fajar Recording on 25 Apr 1989
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Langgam Jawa Kreatip "SIMBOK LEWA LEWO" Waldjinah
World - Released by Fajar Recording on 20 Apr 1989
24-Bit 48.0 kHz - Stereo -
Dhank Dhut Jawa Waldjinah
Pop - Released by Ira Puspita on 28 Jun 2021
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
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Langgam Jawa "VERSI GAMELAN" Waldjinah
World - Released by Fajar Recording on 10 Apr 1983
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo -
Gending Langgam "ALI ALI" Waldjinah
World - Released by Fajar Recording on 10 Jun 1983
16-Bit CD Quality 44.1 kHz - Stereo