MASSADA - Pusaka Gatefold 12" Vinyl LP Album

Production & Recording Information

The album: "MASSADA - Pusaka" was produced by: Massada for Kendari Records and Johnny Manuhutu

Sound/Recording Engineer(s), co-production: Jay Denson

This album was recorded at: B.M.I. Studios

Album cover design: J. Ririmasse

Musicians:

• Johnny Manuhutu - Lead Vocals
• Zeth Mustamu - Lead Vocals
• Turu Leerdam - Bass Guitar, Vocals
• Eppy Manuhutu - Drums, Vocals

  Eppy Manuhutu is a musician who is best known as the drummer for the Dutch-Indonesian fusion band Massada. The band Massada was formed in the 1970s and became a prominent band in the world music scene, blending various musical styles, including rock, jazz, funk, and Indonesian influences.

  Eppy Manuhutu's drumming skills played a significant role in shaping Massada's unique sound. His rhythmic contributions, along with the band's use of traditional Indonesian instruments and melodies, created a distinctive fusion that appealed to a broad audience.

  The band Massada released several albums during their career, with some of their most notable works including titles like "Astaganaga" and "Pukul Tifa." These albums often featured intricate percussion work by Eppy Manuhutu, adding depth and complexity to the band's music.

  While Eppy Manuhutu may not be as widely recognized as some other drummers in the music industry, his contributions to Massada's music helped establish the band's signature sound and left a lasting impact on fans of world fusion music.

• Walther Sell - Keyboards
• Rudy de Queljoe - Lead Guitar
• Zeth Mustamu - Percussion
• Nino Latuny - Rhythm Guitar
• Jan Stam - Saxophone
• Peter Kuyt - Trumpet, Flugelhorn
• Guest Musicians:
• Anita Meijer - Vocals
  (Trivia; Anita Meijer is a Dutch pop singer from Rotterdam, during the 1980s she scored a mega-hit in the Netherlands with the song "Why Tell Me Why".)
• Jody Pijper
  (Trivia; Jody Pijper (birth-name: Gerrie Pijper) from Ter Aar, Netherlands, is a Dutch singer who has also performed under the names Jody, Jody Miles, Jody Myles. During her career, Jody has performed in many different bands like: Jupiter, Rainbow Train, The Hachee Band, Cashmere, Stars on 45.)
• Diana Marchal
  (Trivia: Dianne Marchal (full-name: Hilde Dianne Marchal ) is a Dutch singer best known for her performances in the "Rainbow Train" band. She has been performing backing vocals for many different bands.)

Tracklisting Side One:

1. Tumbu 1:40
2. Akar Bahar 4:50
3. Discrime 3:17
4. Feelin' Lonely 6:32

Tracklisting Side Two:

1. I Never Had A Love Like This Before 6:18
2. Mother Of My Origine / Ibu Dari Adzal-ku 4:30
3. Toto Buang Tomah 1:30
4. Sajang É 4:12