#SHOWBIZ: Siti Nurhaliza: 'I began by singing at weddings'
KUALA LUMPUR: A viral throwback clip showing a 16-year-old Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin performing in Kampung Bantal, Pahang, has brought back fond memories for the iconic singer.
A viral video featuring 16-year-old Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin singing on a rural stage in Pahang has reignited interest in the iconic singer. The footage, uploaded to social media in 1996, showcases Siti performing the popular dangdut track Amboi Asyiknya. At the time, she was just beginning her career, having started shortly after the hit song Jerat Percintaan entered the music scene.
The performance was one of many gigs at weddings and local carnivals that launched Siti's career. She acknowledged that her uncle, along with her cousins, comprised the band, which frequently performed at such events throughout Pahang. The Kampung Bantal performance was given in celebration of the village's newly installed electricity supply.
Siti revealed that she and her family band would play popular requests from the audience, with dangdut songs being a favorite. When asked about her early days, Siti recalled the video's resurfacing as a poignant reminder of her humble beginnings performing at weddings and village events, where she honed her craft in often challenging conditions.
Written by urgent.news from New Straits Times's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
