Nora Ariffin
Nora Ariffin or Nora J,[1] real name Wan Norafizah Ariffin [2] (born 26 July 1973 [3] in Kota Bharu [4]) is a Malaysian singer.
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In 1991 she won the Bintang HMI competition. [5] She made her debut in 1994 with an album titled Sandiwara. [2] Her song "Di Persimpangan Dilema" (composed by Adnan Abu Hassan) became a local hit, and has been recorded and popularized by various artists over the years. The song also gained popularity in neighboring Indonesia, where it was covered by singers Krisdayanti and Terry Shahab. [6]
In 2001, she received an AIM (Anugerah Industri Muzik) award for the album Kirana (in the category of best pop album). [7]
Her husband was the composer Johan Nawawi (d. 2017). [2] [8]
References
- ↑ Penyanyi Nora Mahu Dikenali 'Nora J' (in ms). mStar Online (2011-07-27).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Pegangan agama, rahsia kebahagian Nora Johan (in ms). Sinar Harian (2021-02-17).
- ↑ VIRAL di Tiktok, Penyanyi Terkenal Malaysia Tersandung Lalu Jatuh Saat Menyanyi (in id). Tribun News (2020-12-08).
- ↑ Lagu untuk Johan (in ms). HM Online (2017-10-09).
- ↑ Nora dedikasi kejayaan kepada arwah Johan (in ms). Berita Harian (2021-02-01).
- ↑ Nora's 'Di Persimpangan Dilema' a hit again 28 years later in Indonesia (in en). The Star (2021-02-18).
- ↑ [[[:Template:Google Books]] 8th Annual AIM Awards Celebrate Malaysia’s Rural And Urban Music] (in en). Billboard (2001-05-19)Nielsen Business Media, Inc..
- ↑ Anak kedua Nora meninggal dunia (in ms). Berita Harian (2019-12-14).