The Indonesian music world mourns the loss of one of its legendary singers, Dina Mariana. The singer, who has been popular since the 70s, passed away at the age of 59 on Sunday, November 3, 2024.
Dina Mariana took her last breath at MRCCC Siloam Semanggi Hospital, Jakarta, at 14:41 WIB. This sad news was conveyed by the singer who grew up in the same era, Imaniar, via her Instagram account.
Her passing left a deep mark and inspired many people. Dina started her music career since she was still young. Collaborating with other singers, such as Adi Bing Slamet, Ira Maya Sopha, and Diana Papilaya, made her one of the famous faces at that time.
As a child, Dina had a distinctive cheerful and charming style, leaving many fans mesmerized with her every appearance. From her colorful stage costumes to her iconic innocent smile, Dina's old photos hold sweet memories for her fans.
Furthermore, here is a nostalgic portrait of Dina Mariana's childhood, summarized by brilio.net from various sources, Monday (4/11).
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The name Dina Mariana may not be so familiar to the millennial generation or Gen Z. However, if we go back to the 70s and 80s, this name was quite big in Indonesia.
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Dina Mariana is widely known as a famous child singer in the 70s with Adi Bing Slamet, Ira Maya Sopha, and Chicha Koeswoyo.
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Her first album entitled Pop Anak-anak was released in 1974 and received a warm welcome from listeners.
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In 1974, Dina won 1st place in the Pop Singer category for DKI and in 1975, she won the Favorite Champion of the PT Yukawi Cup.
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After the first album, Dina released the albums Jual Kue and Kisah Abunawas, strengthening her name as a popular child singer.
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He transformed from a child singer into a talented teenager who is able to present diverse works.
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As she grew older, Dina began to explore new music genres and became a successful teenage singer.
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In the late 1980s, Dina was known for the song Ingat Kamu, which was a hit among teenagers.
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In 2007, Dina released 12 Collections of Indonesian Children's Songs, with the song Jalan Menuju Allah, composed by AT Mahmud, being loved by children.
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Dina collaborates with famous composers, such as AT Mahmud, to produce children's songs that are full of educational value.
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Having devoted herself for 50 years in the world of music, Dina has become an icon of Indonesian children's music who is still known today.