Ming Luhulima, also known as Lou Lima was a Netherlands-based recording artist originally from the Maluku Islands, which were part of the Dutch East Indies. He was closely associated with Rudi Wairata during his career. Luhulima was a member of the Amboina Serenaders and the Mena Moeria Minstrels, and also led the Krontjong Ensemble Pantja Warna.
| Ming Luhulima | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Lou Lima |
| Born | Sanana, Indonesia |
| Genres | Indonesian indie |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, ukulele |
| Years active | 1950s - ? |
| Labels | CID, Dureco, Omega |
Background edit
Luhulima, a Moluccan musician became a well-known artist in the Netherlands, and like George de Fretes had gained fame there.[1][2] In addition to being a singer, he also played guitar and ukulele.[3][4] Along with George de Fretes, he was responsible for the promotion of the Portuguese style or genre of music in the Netherlands called Kroncong.[5]
Career edit
1950s edit
One of the groups Luhulima was in was the Netherlands-based Mena Muria Minstrels. This group was formed by Rudi Wairata and featured Joyce Aubrey the ex-wife of George De Fretes.[6] Another group he was in was The Amboina Serenaders.[7] By 1953, the line up was Jack Salakory, Rudi Wairata, Joyce Aubrey, Luhulima and Joop Sahanaya.[8] The serenaders, previously called The Mena Moeria Minstrels had lost Rudi Wairata due to a disagreement within the group. That year Luhulima became the leader.[9] In 1958, he covered Harry Belafonte's "Island In The Sun" released as "Eiland In De Zon" bw "Conjo".[10]
1960s edit
In 1962, Omega released a single "Polynesian March" bw "Maori March" by the Mena Moeria Minstrels. The A-side "Polynesian March" was his composition.[11][12] Two of his compositions "Hula Hula" bw "Aloha Honolulu" were recorded by Die Wicky-Wackys and released on the Polydor label in 1963.[13] In 1968, the Ming Luhulima, Krontjong Ensemble Pantja Warna album was released on the Dureco label and featured three compositions by Luhulima, "Asmara-Murni", "Suami-Istri" and "Suara Baru".[14] Before that release, another EP by Krontjong Ensemble "Pantja Warna" featured both Luhulima and Sylvia van Renesse on vocals.[15]
Discography (solo) edit
Singles edit
- As Lou Lima
- "Makan-patita" / "Aan de baai van Ambon" - CID 48 156 - (1957).
- "Jij bent voor mij..." / "Afscheid van Jamaica" - CID 48 169 - (1957).
- "Eiland In De Zon" (Island In The Sun) / "Conjo" - CID 48.174 - (1957).[16]
- "Vooruit" / "Het lied van Nieuw-Guinea" - CID 48 177 - (1957).
- "Spreken is zilver" / "O Christien" - Omega 35 299 - (1961).[17]
Extended play edit
- As Lou Lima
- "Eiland in de zon", "Conjo" / "Aan de baai van Ambon", "Makan-patita" - CID 75 891 - (1958).
Albums (compact discs) edit
- As Ming Luhulima
- Een weerzien met Ming Luhulima - Dureco 1155742 (HAX0360) - (1991).[18]
Discography (with group) edit
Albums (LPs) edit
- Ming Luhulima And His Amboina Serenaders - Ming Luhulima And His Amboina Serenaders - Dureco – 51.005.
- Ming Luhilima and his Amboina Serenaders - The Amboina Serenaders - GIP 2L 51.015/16 - (1967).
- Krontjong Ensemble Pantja Warna o.l.v. Ming Luhulima - Krontjong Ensemble Pantja Warna* o.l.v. Ming Luhulima - Dureco 51.014 - (1968).[19]
References edit
- ^ Recollecting Resonances: Indonesian-Dutch Musical Encounters Edited by Bart Barendregt and Els Boegerts Page 286 Chapter twelve, Rein Spoorman
- ^ Language Endangerment and Language Maintenance: An Active Approach Page 295
- ^ The jazz discography Tom Lord M-619
- ^ In Nederland gebleven: de geschiedenis van Molukkers 1951-2006 Page 142
- ^ Concealment, Maintenance and Renaissance: language and ethnicity in the Moluccan community in The Netherlands Page 24
- ^ Recollecting Resonances: Indonesian-Dutch Musical Encounters Edited by Bart Barendregt and Els Boegerts Page 286 Chapter twelve, Rein Spoorman
- ^ Geheugenvannederland.nl From Moluccan history and culture in pictures of the Museum Maluku, The Amboina Serenaders o.l.v. Ming Luhulima
- ^ Indo-Rock Gallery Rudi Wairata, 1953
- ^ Waikiki Islanders Rudi Wairata
- ^ 45Cat 48174
- ^ Nldiscografie.nl Mena Moeria Minstrels, 1962
- ^ Nldiscografie.nl menapolynesian.large.jpg?0.496376242119291
- ^ Discogs Die Wicky-Wackys – Hula Hula
- ^ Discogs Krontjong Ensemble Pantja Warna* o.l.v. Ming Luhulima – Krontjong Ensemble "Pantja Warna"
- ^ WorldCat Krontjong Ensemble "Pantja Warna"
- ^ 45Cat 48174
- ^ Nldiscografie.nl Nederlandse vinylsingles, Lou Lima
- ^ Muziekweb.nl Ming Luhulima, Een weerzien met Ming Luhulima
- ^ Discogs Ming Luhulima Discography, Albums
