HUGUAN SIOU LAUNCHED LINDA AF2′S KADAZANDUSUN ALBUM
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Introducing Kadazandusun Songs at International Level Possible: Linda
By Jo Ann Mool
KOTA KINABALU: Akademi Fantasia 2 (AF2) 2004 first runner up Linda Nanuwil said introducing Kadazandusun songs at international level is possible if there are strong financial backing and support from the industry and authorities concerned.
She said efforts to introduce the language to the world through song and music would be difficult but was definitely not out of reached.
I believe whatever the challenges, if it is done based on the love (of the language) and commitment, it can be done, Linda said at the official launching of her first Kadazandusun album “LINDA” at the 1Borneo here Saturday.
This efforts, according to her, needed thorough planning, management and careful implementation and parties involved namely the entertainment industry player must work cohesively.
She hopes that the with her album it indirectly encouraged more members of the younger Kadazandusun generation to listen and love the Kadazandusun songs.
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Joseph Pairin Kitingan, who launched Linda’s album, said local artistes should take upon themselves the responsibility to preserve and promote their native tongue.
The Huguan Siou (paramount leader) said young talents and idols could use their popularity to encourage their fans to appreciate their native tongue through their songs and arts as well as use their influence to introduce their native tongue not only to the rest of the country but also to the rest of the world.
If song like Korean “Winter Sonata” or Japanese “Mi Rae” which most of us don’t even understand their meaning can be accepted here, why can’t our songs do the same in foreign countries, he said.
To mark the launch, the Ranau-born lass sang three songs - Upus Tolidang (Everlasting Love), Kotohuadan (Thank You) and Id Tindalanon (On The Way) from the ten-track album.
(Source: Daily Express, 10/8/2008). Posted By Allan Dumbong)
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