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Name : Ruth Sahanaya
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Name : Ruth Sahanaya
Place /Date of Birth : Bandung, September 1st 1966
Management Office : Ruth Sahanaya Productions
Address : Jl. Terusan Hang Lekir 5 no. 15, Jakarta Selatan
Phone : (+6221) 72786040
Fax : (+6221) 72786030
E-mail : contac@ruthsahanaya.com
Website : www.ruthsahanaya.com

NASIONAL/INTERNASIONAL Festival
• 1st Winner, 1983 Pop Singer Bandung Raya (West Java) .
• 1st Winner, 1983 Bintang Radio and Televisi Jawa Barat (West Java) .
• Runner up, 1983 Pop Singer Jawa Barat (West Java Province)
• Runner up, 1983 Bintang Radio and Televisi se-Bandung (West Java Province)
• Runner up, 1983 Bintang Radio dan Televisi Nasional (National Contest)
• The Best Vocalist “LIGHT MUSIC CONTEST” 1985.
• The Best Artist/Performance Mitsubishi AV Special at “JAKARTA MUSIC FESTIVAL” 1991.
• Grand Prix Winner pada “MIDNITE SUN SONG FESTIVAL” di Lahti, Finlandia tahun 1992.
• The First Winner dari “CITY OF THE HAGUE AWARD” and The Second Winner “THE HOLLAND CASINO SCHEVENINGEN” on 1992

MUSIC AWARDS

• The Best Recording Artist “BASF AWARD” 1989.
• The Best Selling Album Category Pop Kreatif Music “BASF AWARD” 1989 album TAK KUDUGA.
• The Best Recording Artist “BASF AWARD” 1992.
• The Best Selling Album Category Top Pop “BASF AWARD” 1992 album KAULAH SEGALANYA.
• Triple Platinum Record For album “KAULAH SEGALANYA”
• The best selling album dalam Anugrah Musik Indonesia 1999 album “ KASIH “
• The best Selling Indonesian Album di “ANUGRAH INDUSTRI MUZIK “ , Malaysia album “ KASIH “ 1999
• Nominee for Best Indonesian Album “ANUGRAH INDUSTRI MUZIK “ Malaysia Album “ KASIH “ 1999
• Double platinum Records For album “ KASIH ”
• Nominee MTV Music Award for Best Female Vocal 1997
• Monthly Winner Video Music Indonesia “ Bawa Daku Pergi”
• Monthly Winner Video Music Award “ Ingin Kumiliki”
• Nominee For Best Indonesian Album “ ANUGRAH INDUSTRI MUZIK” Malaysia , album “BICARA CINTA” 2004
• Anugerah Musik Indonesia Award “The Best Collaboration Album”, Album Erwin Gutawa Salute to Koes Plus/bersaudara 2005
• Nominee for best Indonesian Album “ ANUGRAH INDUSTRI MUZIK “ Malaysia, album “ JIWAKU” 2007

SINGING EXPIERIENCE

• As a Guest Artist for Local Famous Band/Orchestra
KRAKATAU BAND
KARIMATA BAND
FUNK SECTION BAND
TWILIGHT ORCHESTRA
ERWIN GUTAWA ORCHESTRA
ERWIN GUTAWA BIG BAND
TOHPATI
MAGENTA ORCHESTRA
ETC
• Participating “ASEAN SONG FESTIVAL” 1989 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Represented Indonesia for “TOKYO MUSIC FESTIVAL” 1991.Tokyo, Japan
• Represent Indonesia “YOSHINOGARI SONG FESTIVAL” 1995, Fukuoka, Japan
• Represent Indonesia “ASIAN ENTERTAINTMENT SHOW, LIVE” via Telecast from NHK, Fuji TV 1995 Tokyo, Japan
• As A guest Star “INDONESIA INTERNATIONAL SONG FESTIVAL” 1995 Jakarta. Indonesia
• Represent Indonesia for “QUEEN OF POP ASIA” tahun 1996 di Tokyo Japan..
• Performing at the “Grand Opening SEA GAMES XIX” 1997 Jakarta with the song “Spirit of Sea Games”.
• Performing for “ ASIAN DIVA “ 2001 in Singapore in Conjunction for Singapore Breast Foundations
• Represented Indonesia for “ Kuching Internasional Jazz Festival “ Kuching, Malaysia 2003
• As A Guest Star For MARIO FRANGULIS Concert at Herrod Atticus, Accropolis, Athen 2002
• As A Guest Star for ERIC BENET Special at Java Jazz Festival, March 2005
• As A Guest Star for JEFF KASHIWA and TOTAL ACCES at Java Jazz Festival 2005
• Performing at “ FORCE OF NATURE”, a Charity night in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia together with, Boys II Men, Lauryn Hill, Backstreetboys, Black Eyed Peas, and many more for the Tsunami Victims, 2005

CONCERTS

“FROM FINLAND TO NEWS CAFÉ” 1993, Jakarta
“RUTH SAHANAYA IN CONCERT”, 1993 TIM Jakarta
“RUTH SAHANAYA USA TOUR SHOW” 1994
New York, Washington, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles
“A MEMORY JAZZ CONCERT” Jakarta 1997, 21 Concert Hall
“I LIKE MONDAY” 1996 In Conjuntion of Anniversary Hard Rock Café Jakarta
“PROMO TOUR KASIH 1999” Promo Concerts album “ Kasih “
“GILANG GEMILANG DXN” Concert within 14 state all over Indonesia 2000
“ SECRETARIAL WEEKS CONCERTS ” in Sunway Lagoon Kuala Lumpur Malaysia
“ GIFT “, Ruth Sahanaya Christmas Concert (live at Indosiar Through out the Nation)
“BICARA CINTA” 2003, Kallang Theatre Singapore,
“Ruth Sahanaya Special” at Java Jazz Festival , March 4th 2005 With Jeff Kashiwa Allstar Featuring Eric Benet
“ RUTH SAHANAYA LIVE IN CONCERTS” Plenary hall Jakarta Convention Centre, September 15th 2005
“ 3 Diva “ Plenary Hall, Jakarta Convention Centre, January 26th 2006
“ 3 Diva “ Surabaya,Bandung and Bali tour 2006
“ Ruth Sahanaya Special “ at java Jazz Festival, March 2,3,4th 2007 with Eldar
* 3 Diva “ Live in Malaysia , Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil,Kuala Lumpur 2007

ACHIEVEMENTS

• “GOLDEN PIN” from The Government Of Indonesia as one of the most Talented Young star Presented By Vice Presiden Of Indonesia Soedharmono, S.H., in 1992.
• Certificate Achievement for The outstanding Young Performance presented from Governor Of DKI Jakarta Wijogo Atmodarminto, in Conjuntion of Jakarta Anniversary 465.
• Achievement from The Ministry of Tourism and Teelecomunications Mr. Soesilo Soedarman as One the Outstanding star to Represents the country in Intternational Field 1993.
• Favorite artis of The Year polling by “ SCTV “ (Commercial TV Station)thn 1996
• Achievement from Mr. Marzuki Usman Minister of Tourism and cultural as The most Talented Artist in 1999
• One of the most prestigious Women In Indonesia “ Woman award “ Presented By Nestle 1998
• Nokia Award Presents Ruth Sahanaya as the most Consistancy Artist1999
• Achievement “ Prestasi anak bangsa “ From Mr. Marzuki Usman as Minister of Tourism and Cultural
• Fun Fearless Female Cosmopolitan award 1999 Presented By Polling Indonesian Cosmopolitan Magazine

• Best Seller award dari ET 45 album “ Kasih” in North Sumatera
• 9 Best women Of the year Matra Magazine 2000
• The most Favorit Singers polling by the readers “ Kompas “ (biggest news papper) thn 2000
• ARTIST WITH NO GOSSIP, Achievement by Audience Polling Via Infotainment Go Show
• INSPIRING WOMEN 2005, From Femina Magazine
• KARTINI Award 2005, Awarded by WITT (Wanita Indoensia Tanpa Tembakau
• MAHABAKTI ADHIKARYA UTAMA Award 2005, Awarded by Yayasan Indonesia Lestari for Outstanding represents the Country of Indonesia in International fields

DISCOGRAPHY

ALBUM I “SEPUTIH KASIH”
Produced by : Aquarius
Released : 1987

ALBUM II “TAK KUDUGA”
Produced by : Aquarius
Released : 1989

ALBUM III “KAULAH SEGALANYA”
Produced : Ruth Sahanaya & JACEY Prod.
Released : 1992

ALBUM IV “YANG TERBAIK” (the best album)
Produced : Aquarius
Released : 1994

ALBUM V “…. UTHE”
Produced : Aquarius
Released : 1996

ALBUM VI “BERSERAH KEPADA YESUS” (Gospel)
Produced : Jeffry Waworuntu & Aquarius musikindo
Released : 1997

ALBUM VII “KASIH”
Produced : Jeffry Waworuntu, Arie S Wijaya & Aquarius Musikindo
Released : 1999

ALBUM VIII “ YANGKURINDUKAN “ (Gospel)
Produced : Jeffry Waworuntu & Aquarius Musikindo
Released : 2000

ALBUM IX “ GREATEST HITS RUTH SAHANAYA “
Produced : Aquarius
Released : 2002

ALBUM X “ BICARA CINTA “
Produced : Jeffry Waworuntu, Jan Juhana & Sony Music Entertainment Indonesia
Released : 2003

ALBUM XI “JIWAKU”
Produced : Jeffry Waworuntu
Released : May 2006

ALBUM XII “ JOYFUL CHRISTMAS”
Produced : Ruth Sahanaya Productions
Distributed : PT. Aquarius Musikindo
Released ; December 2006

SINGLES

Album KARIMATA “LIMA” Track “MASA KECIL” in 1988.
Album “BEST SLOW HITS 1992” track “SAY YOU’LL ALWAYS BE MINE”.
Album Christmast Songs in 1991 and 1992.
Album single produksi AMA, Track“HARUS KUMILIKI”.
Album single ASIAN AIDS Foundation in Japan, Produced by Aquarius, track “USAH KAU LARA SENDIRI”, duet with Katon Bhagaskara.
Singles “EKSPRESI” taken for Album TITI DJ “ menyanyikan kembali 2002
Singles “ NATURALEZA MUERTA “ duet with MARIO FRANGOULIS, taken from his album ‘SOMETIMES I DREAM “ and Album “BICARA CINTA” Ruth Sahanaya
Singles “ ANDAIKAN KAU DATANG “ Salute to Koes Plus By ERWIN GUTAWA
Singles “ SEMUA JADI SATU” album 3 diva 2006

Yang Terbaik
Ruth Sahanaya Lyrics

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Sudah kualami seribu misteri
Dalam kehidupan yang kulewati
Tiada jawaban yang dapat kugenggam
Semakin jauh aku tenggelam
Selagi kubimbang dalam keraguan
Kau tunjukkan arah jalan yang benar
Hingga ku tak lagi ragu tuk melangkah

Terlalu lama aku mencari
Kepastian diri yang telah tersembunyi
Hingga kau datang memberi arti
kaulah yang terbaik bagi diriku
Terlalu lama daku jalani
Masa-masa pahit yang serba tak pasti

Hingga kau datang memberi arti
Itulah yang terbaik untuk diriku

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ruth Sahanaya's song Yang Terbaik speak about the search for clarity and purpose in life. The singer acknowledges that she has experienced countless mysteries in her life, and despite her efforts, she cannot find the answers she needs. As a result, she is sinking deeper into doubt and uncertainty. However, she finds salvation in the form of a person who shows her the right path to take. This individual helps her overcome her doubts and gives her the direction she needs to move forward.

The second verse highlights the singer's long search for self-assurance, which proved to be elusive until she met the person who gave her life meaning. She reflects on the difficult times she had to endure, but now she sees things in a more positive light because of this person's presence. The last line of the song reiterates the notion that this person is the best thing that ever happened to her.

Overall, the lyrics of Yang Terbaik suggest that life can be riddled with uncertainties and challenges that can make it difficult for individuals to find their way. However, this song implies that there is always someone or something that can provide direction and clarity, leading to a better life.

Line by Line Meaning

Sudah kualami seribu misteri
I have experienced countless mysteries

Dalam kehidupan yang kulewati
In the life that I have passed through

Tiada jawaban yang dapat kugenggam
There is no answer that I can grasp

Semakin jauh aku tenggelam
The further I sink

Selagi kubimbang dalam keraguan
While I am doubtful and uncertain

Kau tunjukkan arah jalan yang benar
You show me the right direction

Hingga ku tak lagi ragu tuk melangkah
Until I no longer hesitate to take a step

Terlalu lama aku mencari
I have been searching for too long

Kepastian diri yang telah tersembunyi
The self-assurance that has been hidden

Hingga kau datang memberi arti
Until you came and gave meaning

kaulah yang terbaik bagi diriku
You are the best for me