Anggun's Luminescence Album cover

Anggun Cipta Sasmi (born April 29, 1974, in Jakarta) is a singer/songwriter of French nationality. Her name means "Majestic" in Indonesian. Anggun is also the highest-selling Asian artist outside Asia and made a history for being the first Asian artist to break into international music scene. She is best known in Europe, particularly in France and Italy, as well as in several parts of Asia. This is an album cover. ... This is an album cover. ... April 29 is the 119th day of the year (120th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1974 (MCMLXXIV) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Jakarta (also Djakarta or DKI Jakarta), formerly known as Sunda Kelapa, Jayakarta and Batavia is the capital and largest city of Indonesia. ... The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ...

Biography

At a young age, Anggun decided to follow in her father, Darto Singo's footsteps, and become an entertainer. During her early years, she was influenced by rock sounds of native Javanese artists and the rock & roll icon, Elvis Presley. She was educated in Catholic schools because her father wanted Anggun to have a high quality education, although she is a Muslim. Anggun began performing at age 7 and recorded her first album two years later. By the time Anggun was 17, she was a successful national rock star. Javanese is a term used to describe a native of the Indonesian island of Java. ... Elvis Aron Presley (January 8, 1935 – August 16, 1977), often known simply as Elvis and also called The King of Rock n Roll or simply The King, was an American singer, musician and actor. ... There is also a collection of Hadith called Sahih Muslim A Muslim (Arabic: مسلم, Persian: Mosalman or Mosalmon Urdu: مسلمان, Turkish: Müslüman, Albanian: Mysliman, Bosnian: Musliman) is an adherent of the religion of Islam. ...

Anggun began to feel unsatisfied with her success in Asia and, at 19, she left Indonesia in hopes of breaking through in the European music charts. With her first husband, she moved to London and then Paris, where she met music producer Erick Benzi, who had produced music for stars such as Celine Dion, and Johnny Hallyday, a popular French singer. Benzi was quite impressed by Anggun's talent and immediately offered to work with her on her new album. Benzi persuaded Anggun to move away from her original rock influences and experiment with a more sensual and romantic sound. Anggun's smooth new style would prove an immediate success in France. Her first French album, Au Nom de la Lune (titled Anggun for Indonesia and Japanese market and Snow On The Sahara in other 13 countries including the US) not only skyrocketed Anggun to fame in France, the album was also a major hit in her native country, Indonesia. Her second album Desirs Contraires (Chrysalis in foreign and US markets) proved to be a worldwide hit as well. World map showing the location of Asia. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ... This article is about the capital of England and the United Kingdom. ... City flag City coat of arms Motto: Fluctuat nec mergitur (Latin: Tossed by the waves, she does not sink) Paris Eiffel tower as seen from the esplanade du Trocadéro. ... Céline Marie Claudette Dion Angélil, OC, OQ, (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian Grammy and Juno award winning pop singer and occasional songwriter. ... Johnny Hallyday Johnny Hallyday (born June 15, 1943 in Paris, France) is a French singer and actor. ...

In 1998, Anggun toured in Lilith Fair with Sarah McLachlan and other female musicians. In 2000, Anggun received an invitation from the Vatican asking her to perform at a Christmas concert where she sang her rendition of "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" for the Pope, John Paul II. In 2000, she was also granted French citizenship. Lilith Fair was a concert tour and traveling music festival, founded by musician Sarah McLachlan, that featured female musicians; it ran from 1997 to 1999. ... Sarah Ann McLachlan, OC, OBC (born January 28, 1968) is a Canadian musician, singer and songwriter. ... Topics in Christianity Movements · Denominations Ecumenism · Preaching · Prayer Music · Liturgy · Calendar Symbols · Art · Criticism Important figures Apostle Paul · Church Fathers Constantine · Athanasius · Augustine Anselm · Aquinas · Palamas · Wycliffe Tyndale · Luther · Calvin · Wesley Arius · Marcion of Sinope Pope · Archbishop of Canterbury Patriarch of Constantinople Christianity Portal This box:      The Pope of Rome... Coat of Arms of Pope John Paul II. The Letter M is for Mary, the mother of Jesus, to whom he held strong devotion Pope John Paul II (Latin: , Italian: Giovanni Paolo II, Polish: Jan PaweÅ‚ II) born   [] (May 18, 1920, Wadowice, Poland – April 2, 2005, Vatican City) reigned as...

Her duet with an Italian rockstar, Piero Pelù, entitled L'amore Immaginato reached #1 in the National Italian Airplay Charts for over two months. Anggun was also part of the charity driven project Gaia. Piero Pelù (born February 10, 1962 Florence, Italy) is an Italian rock vocalist and songwriter, best known for his work with the famous Italian rock band Litfiba. ...

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Anggun has been known for her artistic music videos. Many of her videos use special effects, creating beautiful, evocative imagery (most notably "A Rose in the Wind").

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In 2005 a new album, titled Luminescence, was released. In a departure from her previous two studio albums, the English, French, and international versions had the same titles. The album were also re-released as special edition version. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Being an artist as well as a fashion trendsetter, Anggun worked closely with famous European couturiers. Among designers who have worked with her for the previous albums include Frenchman Azzedine Alaïa who exclusively designed her outfit for Au Nom de la Lune/Snow on Sahara; the Italian duo Dolce & Gabbana for Chrysalis/Désirs Contraires and Roberto Cavalli for Luminescence. The current version of the article or section reads like an advertisement. ... Dolce & Gabbana (pronounced Dol-che Gabb-an-a) is a high-end fashion house started by the Italian designers Domenico Dolce, born near Palermo, Sicily, and Stefano Gabbana, born in Milan, Italy. ... Roberto Cavalli (born November 15, 1940) is a well-known Italian fashion designer of modern luxury clothing. ...

She is now busy promoting the re-release of her new album with releasing a fourth single, "Garde-Moi/A Crime" and will release a "Best-Of" album at the end of the year.

Through the years, she has a few hits singles across the Europe and the Asia. Among her hit songs include "Snow On The Sahara/La Neige Au Sahara", "A Rose In The Wind/La Rose De Vents", "Still Reminds Me/Derriere La Porte", "Chrysalis/Tu Mens", "In Your Mind/Entre Une Femme", "Saviour/Cesse La Pluie", and "I'll Be Alright/Juste Avant Toi" World map showing the location of Europe. ... World map showing the location of Asia. ...

Recognition

Anggun has been involved with several charities and received some awards, including:

• Awarded by the France's Culture Minister the prestigious distinction of "Chevalier des Arts et Lettres" for her worldwide achievements and her support to the French culture.
• Accepted the role of Spokesperson for the United Nations "International Year of Microcredit" to create awareness and help people in poverty all over the world.
• Appointed as the ambassador of Audemars Piguet.
• Awarded "Best International Artist" at 2006 Indonesian Music Awards.

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Covers

Anggun's songs that have been covered by other artists include:

• Céline Dion covered "Tu Nages" on her French album "1 fille & 4 types"
• Sarah Brightman covered Anggun's "Snow on the Sahara" as a bonus track on her album "Live from Las Vegas."

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Discography

Albums

Indonesian Albums:

• Dunia Aku Punya (1986)
• Anak Putih Abu-Abu (1991)
• Nocturno (1992)
• Anggun C. Sasmi... Lah!!!(1993)
• Yang Hilang (1994)
• Best-Of (2006)+

Albums for French Europe:

• Au Nom De La Lune (1997) (#34 France)
• Desirs Contraires (2000) (#48 France)
• Luminescence (2005)* (#16 France, #91 Switzerland)

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• Anggun (1997, Japan)
• Snow on the Sahara (1998, International--except for Indonesia and Malaysia, titled Anggun) (#1 Indonesia; #3 Malaysia; #7 Italy)
• Snow on the Sahara (1998, US-only) (#23 Billboard Heatseekers Chart US)
• Chrysalis (2000) (#1 Indonesia; #10 Italy; #60 Switzerland)
• Open Hearts: Original Soundtrack (2002) (from the Danish movie Open Hearts)
• Luminescence (2005)* (#1 Indonesia)
• Best-Of (2006)+

• *Both versions share the same title and were later re-released as Special Editons, with new tracks.
• +The album is an Indonesian-only release with a collection of her past hits from her Indonesian albums as well her English albums.

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Singles

French Singles:

• La Neige au Sahara (1997) (#16 France)
• La Rose des Vents (1997) (#49 France)
• Au Nom de La Lune (1997) (#60 France)
• La Ligne des Sens (1997)
• Un Geste D'Amour (2000) (#62 France)
• Derriere La Porte (2000)
• Être Une Femme (2004) (#16 France, #58 Switzerland)
• Cesse la pluie (2005) (#22 France, #65 Switzerland)
• Juste Avant Toi (2006) (#28 France)
• Garde-Moi (2007)

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• Snow on the Sahara (1997/1998) (#1 Indonesia Airplay Chart; #1 Italy; #20 Finland; #24 Switzerland; #55 Germany; #2 Asia United Chart; #16 Billboard Hot Dance Music/Club Play Chart US; #22 Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart US)
• A Rose in the Wind (1998) (#17 Italy)
• Kembali (Indonesia and Malaysia Only) (1998) (#1 Indonesia Airplay Chart)
• Dream of Me (Japan Only) (1998)
• Life On Mars (US Promotional Single Only) (1998)
• Still Reminds Me (2000) (#1 Indonesia Airplay Chart; #1 Asian United Chart; #17 Italy)
• Chrysalis (2000) (#39 Italy)
• Tears of Sorrow (Non-commercial single) (2001)
• Yang Aku Tunggu (Indonesia and Malaysia Only) (2001) (#1 Indonesia Airplay Chart)
• Counting Down (Radio only) (2002) (#6 Indonesia Airplay Chart)
• Open Your Heart (2002)
• Summer in Paris with DJ Cam (2002)
• Deep Blue Sea with Deep Forest (2002)
• Undress Me (Radio only) (2005) (#6 Indonesia Airplay Chart; #13 Italy; #1 Turkey)
• In Your Mind (2005) (#1 Indonesia Airplay Chart - 4 weeks,#13 Bulgaria)
• Saviour (2005) (#35 Italy)
• Mantra (Indonesia Only) (2005)
• I'll Be Alright (2006) (#1 Indonesia Airplay Chart)
• A Crime (2006) (#2 Indonesia Airplay Chart)
• Mimpi (New Version) (Indonesia Only) (2007) (#1 Indonesia Airplay Chart - 4 weeks)

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Music Videos

• Sang Penari
• Snow on the Sahara
• La Neige au Sahara
• A Rose in the Wind
• La Rose des Vents
• Au Nom de la Lune
• Still Reminds Me
• Derrière la Porte
• Un Geste d'Amour
• Chrysalis
• L'amore Immaginato Duet with Piero Pelù
• Deep Blue Sea with Deep Forest
• Être Une Femme
• Cesse la Pluie
• Savior
• Juste Avant Toi
• I'll be Alright
• Summer in Paris with DJ Cam
• Qui Sait? with Peter Gabriel, Patrick Bruel, Lââm, Stephan Eicher, Faudel, Lokua Kanza, Youssou N'Dour, Axelle Red, Zucchero

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External links

• Official site
• Anggun at the Open Directory Project
• 2005 interview on French television