Siti Nurhaliza tearful over reunion duet with Noraniza Idris
The Biduanita Negara says it was her own wish to have Noraniza Idris on the bill of the Gema Bumantara traditional concert on Oct 17.
KUALA LUMPUR – Biduanita Negara Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza could not hold back her emotions as she spoke of reuniting on stage with singer Noraniza Idris for the Gema Bumantara traditional concert on Oct 17.
Siti, 47, said Noraniza's involvement in the concert was her own request.
"I did tell Kak Zie (her manager) that this concert must happen and that we must invite Noraniza Idris," she said at the press conference and launch of the concert here today.
"I am happy and I'm sorry that I'm emotional, because I don't know when we can stage the biggest traditional concert like this again.
"I want these great names, especially the champions of traditional rhythms, to be here with us. I'm sorry, that's why I'm emotional," she said, her voice breaking. (Quotes translated from Malay.)
Noraniza, affectionately known as Kak Ani, admitted she was nervous about singing the duet Hati Kama with Siti again.
"Ya Allah, I'm actually terrified to sing with Siti Nurhaliza.
"It has been 25 years since we performed Hati Kama as a duet, let alone in a big concert with an orchestral format. I am very afraid.
"I feel very small next to Siti Nurhaliza," she said.
Hati Kama was featured on the album Seri Balas in 1999.
Gema Bumantara, to be held at TM Stadium Nasional Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur, will also feature performances by Haziq Rosebi and two Indonesian stars, King Nassar and Lesti Kejora.
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