tag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:/blogs/news-21354c7b-ed5f-4c5d-bb8b-1f8484442af2?p=6News2023-10-16T22:57:02+08:00Juwita Suwitofalsetag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61711112017-12-24T08:00:00+08:002022-05-24T04:47:03+08:00Captivating Energy & Pure Passion<p>"Juwita Suwito is no stranger to the music industry. Meeting her up close for the first time, I found her very professional and down-to-earth."</p>
<p>"It was a brief session but Juwita managed to reveal the source of her stage persona that has captivated millions of fans. She spoke with such energy and pure passion that she literally transformed and anyone near her cannot help but feel and share in her enthusiasm and devotion."</p>
<p>What does Christmas mean to her? The former Malaysian Idol vocal coach smiled and said: Christmas is an opportunity to share joy and love as well as cheer. We are going through difficult times and it is a good time to sing songs about hope and love.</p>
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<p><a data-imported="1" href="http://www.newsabahtimes.com.my/nstweb/fullstory/20763" target="_blank" title="Juwita Suwito miliki aura, pesona diri positif">Read the full-page Bahasa Malaysia version by Ersie Chell Anjumin here!</a></p>
<p> </p>Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61711102017-09-25T08:00:00+08:002022-05-25T17:25:26+08:00Hauntingly Beautiful Rendition<p>"There are times when watching a movie more than once gives you an entirely different experience. Now watch a local film for a second time, but now with a full-fledged orchestra, a choir group and some concert hall singers and you get something amazing."</p>
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<p>"There were so many things that the wonderful people from Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra and UCSI Chorale brought to light that we didn’t notice before in the original. There was the melancholic, yet invigorating rendition of <em>Inilah Barisan Kita</em> that really stood out in an orchestral hall the way a cinema hall could not. All of this was conducted by the spirited and punctuated enthusiasm of Jessica Cottis.</p>
<p>Besides the magical voices from UCSI Chorale weaving through the dramatic parts of the film, Juwita Suwito wraps up the whole performance with a hauntingly beautiful rendition of <em>Arena Cahaya</em>. The credits already pierced through our hearts with the emotional closure presented by real photographs of the 1980 Malaysian team fighting to go to the Moscow Olympics, but the singing truly completes the sense of patriotic triumph and nostalgic sadness one feels for the mixed outcome of the football teams fate."</p>
<p>Read <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.dailyseni.com/v4/a-triumphant-orchestra-ola-bola/" target="_blank" title="OlaBola with MPO Review">Zim Ahmadi's full review of the MPO event on The Daily Seni</a>!</p>Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61711092015-08-11T08:00:00+08:002022-05-20T16:01:48+08:00Musical Connections at TEDxKL<p>This year, Juwita shared the TEDxKL stage with film-makers James Lee & Afdlin Shauki, British High Commissioner to Malaysia H.E. Vicki Treadell, world fusion music band Akasha, Malaysian cultural dance icon Datuk Ramli Ibrahim and a host of other inspiring <a data-imported="1" href="http://www.tedxkl.com/presenters-2015/" title="TEDxKL 2015 Presenters">presenters</a>.</p>
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<p>Here were some of our favourite comments in twitterverse:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/VickiTreadell">@VickiTreadell</a> Thank you so much, Your Excellency! Absolutely loved hearing your story. So much truth in what you shared! <a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/choices?src=hash">#choices</a> :D</p>— Juwita Suwito (@juwitasuwito) <a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/juwitasuwito/status/630943927978168320">August 11, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Juwita Suwito and Akasha restores the faith the breaking down boundaries are still possible. M'sia my home <a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TEDxKL2015?src=hash">#TEDxKL2015</a></p>— Daniel Tan (@Gremlintan) <a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/Gremlintan/status/629968979251998720">August 8, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Juwita started with a song. I must say....an 'awakening' presentation <a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/TEDxKL">@TEDxKL</a> <a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TEDxKL2015?src=hash">#TEDxKL2015</a> <a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/infinityandbeyond?src=hash">#infinityandbeyond</a> <a data-imported="1" href="http://t.co/YYymwD72EE">pic.twitter.com/YYymwD72EE</a></p>— Nishan (@vknishan) <a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/vknishan/status/629947029167312896">August 8, 2015</a>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/juwitasuwito">@juwitasuwito</a> has so much energy I want to join her on stage! <a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TEDxKL2015?src=hash">#TEDxKL2015</a> <a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/InfinityAndBeyond?src=hash">#InfinityAndBeyond</a> <a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/TEDxKL">@TEDxKL</a> <a data-imported="1" href="http://t.co/a1Gu3pC5ah">pic.twitter.com/a1Gu3pC5ah</a></p>— Lex Ariff (@lex_ariff) <a data-imported="1" href="https://twitter.com/lex_ariff/status/629946200507035648">August 8, 2015</a>
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<p>Juwita Suwito who just released her latest single "Just Like That" speaks to MAG in detail about the song and shares some pretty interesting secrets about her childhood :)</p>
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Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61711072014-12-08T08:00:00+08:002022-05-05T02:04:24+08:00Merdeka Award Presentation Ceremony with MPYO and Malaysia's Queen of Rock<p>The presentation of the 2014 Merdeka Award marked the Award's seventh year of recognising outstanding individuals and organisations that have made significant achievements and sustainable contributions to Malaysia and her people in their respective fields. </p>
<p>Six distinguished individuals took center stage at the Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, Kuala Lumpur, when they what is touted as "The Nation's Most Prestigious Award" from the Royal Patron of the Merdeka Award Trust, His Royal Highness the Sultan of Perak Darul Ridzuan, Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah ibni Almarhum Sultan Azlan Muhibbudin Shah Al-Maghfur-Lah.</p>
<p>The Presentation ceremony included acceptance speeches by each of the recipients and performances by the 88-members of the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO), under the leadership of conductor Ahmad Muriz Che Rose, with guest performances by Malaysian vocalists Ella and Juwita Suwito. </p>
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<p>Juwita Suwito’s concert in Dewan Filharmonik Petronas saw her soulful take on hit songs, writes Dennis Chua.</p>
<p>The Eagles' powerful song Desperado was given a brilliantly soulful twist by Juwita Suwito in her first concert at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas recently.</p>
<p>The hour-long concert at 6:30 p.m. saw Juwita serenading a full house with 12 songs.</p>
<p>She was backed by 11 musicians from the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra organised by MPO flute and piccolo player Sonia Croucher, and a six-piece band which she tours with.</p>
<p>The orchestral arrangements were made by Australian film score composer Thomas E Rouch while Zach Tay, on the keyboards, was the music director.</p>
<p>Juwita started her show with the fast-paced Leading Change followed by Destiny's Calling, both of which lent a rousing, feel-good moment to the evening.</p>
<p>Juwita also demonstrated her powerful vocals with All This Time and Walking Again, two emotionally-stirring songs which she counted as her favourites.</p>
<p><span style="text-align:left">Read more: </span><a data-imported="1" href="http://www.nst.com.my/life-times/health/showbiz-uplifting-showcase-1.298163" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank" title="Uplifting showcase">SHOWBIZ: Uplifting showcase - New Straits Times</a></p>
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<p>From New Straits Times | Live | Showbiz: Rise and Rise of Juwita<br>By Dennis Chua</p>
<p>"Juwita Suwito's star shines bright with an upcoming concert with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra...</p>
<p>Juwita says: "The 11-piece ensemble will be joined by a six-piece band that I tour with. We're working on 12 songs, mostly our performance favorites - a mix of originals and well-known covers. The orchestral arrangements by (Thomas E) Rouch definitely give each of the songs a new flavour. I can't wait to hear the MPO musicians bringing them to life."</p>
<p>"The first three things that struck me were their passion, enthusiasm and professionalism. They know exactly what is needed to get the job done as efficiently as possible," she says.</p>
<p>Juwita recalls that jazz musician Roy Ayers once said the true beautfy of music is that it connects people.</p>
<p>"For me, the most amazing moment is when pure passion and natural talent - honed with hours of practice - synergises on stage to reach the hearts of listeners..."</p>
<p>Read more: <a title="Showbiz: Rise & Rise of Juwita" href="http://www.nst.com.my/life-times/live/showbiz-rise-and-rise-of-juwita-1.290634" target="_blank" data-imported="1">SHOWBIZ: Rise and Rise of Juwita - Live - New Straits Times</a></p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61711052013-05-06T08:00:00+08:002022-06-02T09:39:02+08:00Imagine... Juwita at Federation Square, Melbourne
<p>From Federation Story | Imagine | 2010s | Arts & Culture</p>
<p>"It was a rainy Saturday evening in The Edge Auditorium where Juwita Suwito, a Malaysian artist was performing with a 17 piece orchestra. The sun set in the backdrop overlooking the Yarra River, and the concert lights shone more prominently in contrast.</p>
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<p>In this concert hall where most of us were Malaysians, we had the news and thoughts of a tragedy at home fresh in our minds. A crisis in Sabah, Malaysia has already left 70 dead and displaced nearly 5000 people, in a violent standoff that was still ongoing.</p>
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<p>Halfway through the concert, Juwita shared her thoughts and prayers for those who were home, and began to sing these words..."</p>
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<p>Get the whole article at <a title="Fed Story | Imagine" href="http://www.federationstory.com/imagine/#sthash.ZXryqGQB.dpuf" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Federation Story</a>.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61711002013-03-31T08:00:00+08:002022-05-26T18:56:20+08:00Celebrating herstory: One Global Family
<p>From New Sunday Times | Life & Times | Heritage: Celebrating herstory<br>By Theresa Manavalan </p>
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<p>JUWITA Suwito, the well-known Malaysian singer-songwriter, got her first job in 1997 at the YWCA KL Jalan Hang Jebat office. As executive secretary, her role was the wild combination of managing an office, answering phones, calling people, keeping records, fundraising, creating forms, writing appeals for grants and donations and even reading building plans when a training centre was being constructed.</p>
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<p>“I think the biggest skills set I acquired was just dealing with people,” she says of the years watching highly experienced, accomplished, talented women deal with running an organisation, its activities and setting the course for its future. “There was conflict every day, but they knew how to go through the issues and arrive at a clever decision. They taught me perspective and maturity.” </p>
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<p>Eventually, Suwito spent a total of 12 years working in the <a title="YWCA Malaysia Facebook Page" href="https://www.facebook.com/ywcamalaysia" target="_blank" data-imported="1">YWCA of Malaysia</a>, and just like its members, she too acquired a sense of belonging and a global network of friends who feel like family.</p>
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<p>These days, besides creating songs and music, Suwito and her buddies from the music industry run a mentoring programme in Sabah. The current group of 24, aged 16 to early 30s, all aspire to do something with music. “Their musical talent is obvious,” says Suwito, “but they need to survive the rigours of a famously difficult industry. Our mentor programme is lacing their skills with character.”</p>
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<p>Suwito and her partners teach their proteges commitment, punctuality, positive thinking, good work ethic and confidence to ask for help and to speak out. The idea to equip young people with strength of character, she says, came from her years at the YWCA. “It is the fundamental practice of the <a title="World YWCA Website" href="http://www.worldywca.org" target="_blank" data-imported="1">YWCA</a> to address skills with character,” says Suwito. “Personally, it connected my faith with my actions.” </p>
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<p>Read more: <a title="Celebrating herstory: One Global Family" href="http://www.nst.com.my/life-times/sunday-life-times/heritage-celebrating-herstory-1.244790#ixzz2PNnwFK8I" target="_blank" data-imported="1">HERITAGE: Celebrating herstory - Sunday Life & Times - New Straits Times</a></p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710992012-12-05T08:00:00+08:002022-05-20T01:16:37+08:00Best Collabo Nomination for VIMA 2013!
<p>Put Angie Lym together with Greg Henderson, Jamie Wilson and Kelly along with Juwita Suwito and Wordsmith and you get a Best Collaboration nomination for VIMA 2013... along with 3 other nominations!</p>
<p>VIMA music awards is the most participated music event for independent and unsigned musicians in Southeast Asia. VIMA 2013 attracted more than 1,300 song submissions from musicians from Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia and Brunei.</p>
<p>Watch the video <a href="https://youtu.be/w6DvCw1oT60" data-imported="1">here</a>.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61711012012-10-21T08:00:00+08:002022-05-27T18:18:51+08:00HeART of Hymns
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<p><a title="HeART of Hymns on Cranky Music" href="http://crankymusic.com/?page_id=1320" target="_blank" data-imported="1">HeART of Hymns</a>, released today by multi-award winning producer Aubrey Suwito blends best-loved traditional hymns with contemporary pop flare with mind-blowing arrangements while still preserving the integral message of these historical masterpieces.</p>
<p>"Featuring the best of Malaysian artistes and musicians that include Jaclyn Victor, Juwita Suwito, Elvira Arul, Russell Curtis, Amy Yeoh, Nigel Tay, Andy Peterson and John Thomas!" ~ Cranky Music</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710542012-06-19T08:00:00+08:002022-05-12T17:29:34+08:00Back in the 'Crossover' Jazz Scene
<p>"Well, SabahSongs has a jazzer’s heart, and <strong>Juwita Suwito</strong> stole it the moment she drew breath on the stage of KK Jazz Festival 2012. With her winning smile, and accompanied by absolutely fabulous jazz musicians, this was — for me — the night’s perfect offering.</p>
<p>Juwita’s voice had a maturity way beyond her years: from powerhouse volume to clear and tender <em>pianissimo</em>, she had total control. Her vocal range was wide and she skilfully steered it up and down with the panache of Ella at her happiest. Keyboardist <strong>John Dip Silas</strong> flew across the keys, while <strong>Fly Halizor</strong> played his electric bass like an acoustic double bass: he walked his notes around solid and <em>fat</em>.</p>
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<p>When Juwita sang Stevie Wonder’s ‘Don’t You Worry ‘Bout A Thing,’ a man sitting next to me said, “To see her alone, it’s worth the ticket. She’s got the magic of Jazz.”</p>
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<p>I couldn’t agree more. This was the quintessential jazz that I love. Juwita Suwito made my jazz night complete."</p>
<p>Check out the full <a title="SabahSongs - KK Jazz Fest 2012" href="http://sabahsongs.wordpress.com/2012/06/19/kkjf-2012/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">SabahSongs' article</a> for more reviews and photos!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710522011-11-27T08:00:00+08:002022-05-07T13:31:44+08:00Thank you MGM!
<p>MGM (Malaysian Gospel Music), a fellowship of Christian artistes, musicians, songwriters, producers - and anyone associated with Gospel music in Malaysia - today presented Juwita with the '<a title="MGM Award" href="http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/380107_10150460405826577_23516051576_8886036_1583269297_n.jpg" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Most Impactful Female Artiste Award 2011</a> (English Category)' at their inaugural <a title="MGM Nite" href="http://www.m-csn.com/mgmnite.htm" target="_blank" data-imported="1">MGM Nite</a>.</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">She was unable to be present at the event but thanked MGM for their encouragement via a video message and urged that MGM continues to support the many young talents in the country.</p>
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Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710512011-04-01T08:00:00+08:002022-02-03T13:41:59+08:00Turnin' the Tables
<p>Juwita will be hosting a new radio show, <strong>Best of Asia on <a title="LiteFM" href="http://www.litefm.com.my" target="_blank" data-imported="1">LiteFM</a></strong> every Sunday from 4pm to 5pm, commencing 3 April 2011! It also streams online and via <a title="LiteFM" href="http://www.litefm.com.my" target="_blank" data-imported="1">LiteFM</a>'s iPhone app, downloadable free of charge at www.litefm.com.my.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710552011-01-17T08:00:00+08:002022-05-17T13:39:29+08:00In Conversation with Caroline Oh
<p>Aired on BFM 89.9 on Tuesday, 11 January 2011</p>
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Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61711022010-12-07T08:00:00+08:002022-01-25T13:42:06+08:00Maiden Effort: Tear-jerking and Authentic
<p>Juwita’s maiden voyage into the world of theatre receives notable reviews today!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>“Professional singer Suwito shines as Mary in the </em><em>production - her maiden effort <br>in musical theatre - as it is with Khaled, </em><em>who plays a dim-witted yet lovable Joe with zest. <br>Their combined </em><em>voices are mesmerising while their acting is authentic.”<br></em>- The Malay Mail -</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em> </em><em>“Highlights of the show were Suwito’s beautiful, </em><em>tear-jerking renditions of <br>Be It Unto Me and Beautiful Child”<br></em>– The Star -</p>
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Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710982010-09-16T08:00:00+08:002022-05-21T16:31:11+08:00I Love KL Special Feature - Bloodlines: Juwita Suwito
<p>I Love KL Podcast | Special feature: Bloodlines - a series that examines our diverse heritage as a nation, in collaboration with The Nut Graph's Found in Malaysia interviews. In this fifth & final episode, we speak to composer and singer/songwriter Juwita Suwito.</p>
<p>Aired on BFM 89.9 on Saturday, 11 September 2010</p>
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Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710972010-03-17T08:00:00+08:002022-05-16T19:35:58+08:00"Sejak Hadirmu" garners two nominations at AIM17
<p>Juwita's latest single "<strong>Sejak Hadirmu</strong>" garnered 2 nominations at <strong>AIM17</strong> - <strong>Best Vocal Performance in a Song (Female)</strong> and <strong>Best Musical Arrangement in a Song</strong>.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710532010-02-04T08:00:00+08:002022-05-17T01:25:10+08:00Found in Malaysia
<p>Yes, Juwita was <strong><a title="A First Generation Malaysian" href="http://www.thenutgraph.com/a-first-generation-malaysian/" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Found in Malaysia</a></strong>! Discover more about her background and how she got her unique name in this spectacular series by <strong>The Nut Graph</strong>.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710962009-07-02T08:00:00+08:002013-04-03T08:20:49+08:00"Why Oh Why" in Hong Kong Compilation
<p>Juwita's rendition of "Why Oh Why" was re-released today in a compilation entitled "<a title="By My Side" href="http://www.umg.com.hk/inter_detail.php?company_id=1&newrelease_no=1135" target="_blank" data-imported="1">By My Side</a>" by Universal Music Hong Kong.<br>The compilation also features "Now and Forever" by A-Mei and "Imagine" by Eva Cassidy.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710952009-03-26T08:00:00+08:002022-05-31T22:47:01+08:00Juwita's Live EP makes it to AIM16 Top 5!
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<p><strong>"Take Five with Juwita Suwito at Avanti"</strong> is nominated for <strong>Best Local English Album</strong> at AIM16! This is Juwita's third consecutive nomination. Her first two albums were also among the Top 5 in this category in 2005 and 2007.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710942009-02-27T08:00:00+08:002022-03-03T19:08:46+08:00On Board at GuaMuzik.com.my
<p>Juwita's new single "<b>Sejak Hadirmu</b>" and songs from "<b>For Real</b>", "<b>Brand New World</b>" and "<b>Take Five with Juwita Suwito at Avanti</b>" are now available from <a href="http://www.guamuzik.com.my/album_detail/album_main.asp?showArtistID=25272&showAlbumID=45727" target="_blank" data-imported="1"><b>Gua Muzik</b>*</a> - Malaysia's biggest legal music download website. <font size="1.5">*Works best with Microsoft Internet Explorer.</font></p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710932009-01-09T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:02+08:00"Desperado" released in Hong Kong in Universal Music's Audiophile Series
<p>Juwita's "hauntingly heart-felt" rendition of The Eagles classic cover, "Desperado" (as described by KLue in their raving review of her sophomore album 'For Real') was re-released today in DSD CD format. It is part of a 17-song Audiophile compilation by Universal Music Hong Kong entitled <a href="http://www.umg.com.hk/minisite/hearwithme" target="_blank" data-imported="1">'Hear With Me'</a>.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710922008-12-26T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00Juwita Steps in to Stop AIDS
<p>Juwita takes yet another step in fulfilling her pledge to fight the spread of HIV/AIDS by accepting Summer Sands' invitation to be a pioneer Steps Ambassador at their media launch today.<br>
<a href="http://stepsmalaysia.blogspot.com" target="_blank" data-imported="1">Steps</a> is a nationwide youth brand campaign set to inspire, unite and empower youth aged between 15-24 in pushing back HIV/AIDS. It is a collaboration project between concept owner Summer Sands Production Sdn Bhd and the Malaysian Aids Council.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710912008-12-15T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00"Sejak Hadirmu" enters Baru@Era
<p>Baru@Era features the latest Malay releases on Era FM.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710902008-09-30T08:00:00+08:002022-01-08T17:52:41+08:00Brand New World" in Indonesia!
<p>Four Forty Records recently signed a new cross-border manufacturing and distribution deal with Insight Unlimited which recently released the Indonesian edition of Juwita's debut album 'Brand New World'.<br>
The album is now available at hundreds of retail outlets across the archipelago including Disc Tarra, M.Studio, Beatz, Duta Suara, Nu Traxx, Aquarius, ET45, Bulletin and Centro.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710892008-09-07T08:00:00+08:002022-01-25T13:44:15+08:00"Sejak Hadirmu" enters Hot FM Prelude
<p>Juwita's brand new release "Sejak Hadirmu" is yet another brilliant collaboration with Habsah Hassan, produced by Aubrey Suwito. Vote for it on <a href="http://www.hotfm.com.my/hotfm_prelude.asp" data-imported="1">Hot FM Prelude</a>.<!-- NeoWORX visitor tracker -->
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Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710882008-06-26T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00Live EP available worldwide through CD Baby
<p>"Take Five with Juwita Suwito at Avanti" is now internationally available via <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/juwitasuwito3" data-imported="1">CD Baby</a>! <br><font size="1.5"><br>Only USD4.40 for high quality MP3 downloads (200 kbps) of all five tracks<br>
OR<br>
USD8.80 + USD2.25 for postage in the US or USD5.00 to the rest of the world.<br>Make sure you choose the 'no plastic' option since the original packaging is without the conventional jewel case anyway.</font></p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710872008-06-09T08:00:00+08:002021-11-11T13:05:05+08:00Video Feature on Gua
<p>The crew from gua.com.my shot this video during the media tea party for the release of <b>"Take Five with Juwita Suwito at Avanti"</b>. Watch it <a href="http://www.gua.com.my/Video/VideoDetails.aspx?VideoID=961" data-imported="1">here</a>!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710852008-05-20T08:00:00+08:002022-05-02T02:23:54+08:00Live EP Released!
<p>You told us that you like her live shows so we decided to give you a little something with that 'live' ambience to take home with you:
"Take Five with Juwita Suwito at Avanti"... especially for the fans - available at all of Juwita's live <a href="http://www.juwitasuwito.com/calendar.html" data-imported="1">gigs and appearances</a>.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710862008-05-08T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00Our Local Jewel in MYC! News
<p>Juwita is featured in the 50th issue of MYC! <br><font size="1.5"><br>The magazine is available at selected colleges & universities, McD's, Starbucks & O'briens outlets or California Fitness gyms in the Klang Valley.</font></p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710822008-04-15T08:00:00+08:002020-09-03T17:55:55+08:00200 Downloads & Listens!
<p>Yes, we celebrate the 200th download from 'Juwita Suwito - For Real' today! Thanks for your support, and do continue to tell others about Juwita's music.<br>
Songs from Juwita's debut album 'Brand New World' are now also available on <a href="http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?id=274747375&s=143441" data-imported="1"> iTunes</a>, <a href="http://www.payplay.fm/juwitasuwito1" data-imported="1"> PayPlay.fm</a> and <a href="http://cdbaby.com/all/fourfortyrecords" data-imported="1"> CD Baby</a>.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710842008-04-11T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00On Filipino Airwaves
<p>Yeah... thanks to IKON 2008, Juwita's music has reached The Philippines! Check it out on Magic 89.9 and Nu107 FM.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710832008-03-04T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00Featured Artist on SongVault.fm
<p>"Beautiful Lies" is featured today on <a href="http://www.songvault.fm/live.htm/" data-imported="1">SongVault.fm</a> in their 'weekly podcast featuring the best in independent music from SongVault.fm'.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710812008-01-24T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00IKON Malaysia 2008
<p>Juwita has just been announced as one of the 10 nominees in the solo category of IKON Malaysia 2008!
Last year's winner Jaclyn Victor was also present at the press conference this morning.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710802007-12-09T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00International Music Award Winner
<p>Juwita has just been announced as the country winner for the 2007 International Music Awards (IMA) in the <b>Best Female Solo Artist</b> category!
The IMA was launced in 2006 by <b>Music Aid</b> and has now become a major focal point of Music Aid’s work on addressing global warming and climate change.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710792007-12-01T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00'All This Time' and 'Walking Again' on Nokia IAC
<a href="http://web-iac.nokia-asia.com/malaysia/comment/media/113" data-imported="1">'All This Time' and 'Walking Again'</a> can now be downloaded to mobile phones for free! 'All This Time' is also on the IAC (Independent Artists Club) <b>Asia-Pacific Top 20</b> Played Tracks.
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710782007-09-25T08:00:00+08:002022-05-16T19:33:04+08:00MP3 Album available from CD Baby
<p>'For Real' can now be purchased as an <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/juwitasuwito2" data-imported="1">MP3 Album</a> at only USD8.80, payable by credit card, debit card or PayPal.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710762007-09-22T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00Juwita now on AMP
<p>If you haven't heard of AMP, it's time you checked it out! It's <b>Channel [V]</b>'s effort to bring the region closer together and spread the music across continents. AMP charts are calculated by the total number of plays in a week of an Artist's songs. So have a listen! Start with
<a href="http://amp.channelv.com/amp/viewArtist.html?id=21777" data-imported="1">amp.channelv.com/juwitasuwito</a>.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710772007-08-01T08:00:00+08:002022-05-07T14:10:45+08:00101 Downloads & Listens
<p>Yessss!!! We've reached the 100 mark in barely 8 months. This includes downloads and paid listens via <a href="http://www.juwitasuwito.com/products.html" data-imported="1">Apple iTunes (US), iTunes-Japan, iTunes-Australia, iTunes-Canada, PayPlay (US & UK), and Napster</a>.<br>
Thanks for making this happen. To the next 100!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710742007-07-08T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00'Walk Away' on Hitz.FM's MET 10!
<p>'Walk Away' has finally entered the hitz.fm <b>Malaysian English Top 10</b>!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710752007-07-01T08:00:00+08:002020-01-25T04:07:01+08:00Juwita Profiled in Style: Malaysia
<b>"While her career soars, singer Juwita Suwito's feet are firmly planted on the ground."</b><br>
Read the full-page article in the July 2007 issue of <b><i>Style:</i> Malaysia</b>.
Here's our favourite part:
"... that's how Juwita is: possessing a youthful fascination and genuine appreciation for things. Perhaps that's what is fuelling her songwriting. And this singer 'lives' her songs. The positivism in her tracks is a reflection of her worldview, which she attributes to her parents and faith."
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710732007-06-05T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00Juwita riding high on SongVault.FM
<p>Juwita has made it to SongVault.fm's Rock Top Hits Radio!
The charts are based on an international voting system. Check it out!<br>
<iframe src="http://www.songvault.fm/outside_content.htm?prog=a:l&artist=372" width="468" height="240" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" style="border: 2px solid #686888;"><a href="http://www.songvault.fm/" data-imported="1"><img src="http://www.songvault.fm/banners/songvault_468x60.gif" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /></a></iframe><br><a href="http://www.songvault.fm" style="font: 7pt Arial;" data-imported="1">SongVault.fm - The Best in Independent Music</a></p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710722007-05-12T08:00:00+08:002022-05-09T16:26:22+08:00'Destiny's Calling' on Mix FM
<p>Wow... talk about all things happening at the same time. Destiny's Calling made its debut on Mix FM today!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710712007-05-07T08:00:00+08:002022-05-20T17:45:45+08:00'Walk Away' on Xfresh FM
<p>Just when you thought the song was beginning to walk away from the airwaves, it enters the charts on <a href="http://www.xfresh.com/v9/xfreshfm.asp" data-imported="1">Xfresh FM</a>!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710702007-05-03T08:00:00+08:002022-05-31T15:06:10+08:00'All This Time' on MTV Asia
<p>The music video made its debut on MTV Asia today! Directed by Virginia Kennedy.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710692007-05-01T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00"Juwita is for Real" in Tell
<p>There's yet another new magazine in town, and Juwita's featured in the May 2007 issue along with articles on moviemaker Lina Tan, Atilia and a host of other personalities. The write-ups on current issues rock too!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710682007-03-31T08:00:00+08:002022-02-05T23:02:16+08:00'Teman Sejati' on Suria FM
<p>Yet another pleasant surprise... 'Teman Sejati' is #3 on the weekly Carta Suria 23!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710672007-03-28T08:00:00+08:002022-02-14T18:05:24+08:00AIM14 Nominations!
<p>'Juwita Suwito - For Real' was announced today as one of the 5 nominees for 'Best Local English Album' at AIM14 (Malaysian Music Industry Awards) to be held on 28 April 2007!
'Teman Sejati' was also nominated in the 'Best Music Arrangement in a Song' Category.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710642007-03-09T08:00:00+08:002011-03-02T19:25:01+08:00'Teman Sejati' in Muzik Muzik
<p>'Teman Sejati' was nominated in Muzik Muzik today!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710652007-03-08T08:00:00+08:002021-05-08T11:13:44+08:00'Destiny's Calling' on Lite FM
<p>Another pleasant surprise... 'Destiny's Calling' is now on Lite FM's playlist!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710662007-03-06T08:00:00+08:002022-05-30T20:44:18+08:00"AIM Star does it For Real"
<p>Read the post launch article that was published today in <a href="http://www.fourfortyrecords.com/dropbox/MalayMailShowbiz.pdf" data-imported="1">The Malay Mail</a>.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710592007-02-28T08:00:00+08:002023-12-11T00:33:07+08:00Officially Launched!
<p>"Juwita Suwito - For Real" was officially launched today!
A vote of thanks to Chef & Brew in Bukit Damansara and Just Heavenly for sponsoring the venue, food and dessert.
The album is now available nationwide at Rock Corner, Victoria Music Station, Borders, MPH, Canaanland, Glad Sounds, and other stores in Johor, Melaka, Ipoh, Penang, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan and Kuching.
Click on our 'buy' tab in the navigation bar for a full listing with online purchase options.</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710632007-02-14T08:00:00+08:002021-12-27T21:10:43+08:00"The Real Ju"
<p>Out in the New Straits Times today!<a href="http://www.nst.com.my/Current_News/nst/Wednesday/Features/20070213154213/Article/index_html" data-imported="1"><br>Read it here.</a></p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710612007-01-27T08:00:00+08:002022-02-21T18:19:53+08:00'Walk Away' on Air!
<p>'Walk Away' is not only on the playlist on <b>Fly FM</b>... it is now contending on the Campur Chart!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710622007-01-21T08:00:00+08:002022-02-26T02:05:09+08:00"Answering Destiny's Call"
<p>This entertainment feature appeared in POSTmag of The Borneo Post (the most widely distributed and read English daily in Borneo) today. <a href="http://f1.grp.yahoofs.com/v1/4IHBRU97XDefcYKJNqwznpag8JM60CKlI9wmEMdjOf3qydCWneEKjBEbk49-o-48t-P0Jo5EV100V6cbCPFS_g/PostMag%20Article.pdf" data-imported="1"><br>Read it here!</a></p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710602007-01-02T08:00:00+08:002021-04-16T19:42:25+08:00iTunes - For REAL??!
<p>Here's another pleasant new year surprise. 'For Real' is on Apple iTunes... yes, the entire album... for real!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710562006-12-07T08:00:00+08:002021-11-10T11:02:41+08:00'Teman Sejati' on Hot FM
<p>'Teman Sejati' has made its 2nd radio debut on Hot FM!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710582006-12-01T08:00:00+08:002023-12-11T00:33:23+08:00'Teman Sejati' on Xfresh FM!
<p>'Teman Sejati' made its debut on Xfresh FM at 5:05 p.m. today!</p>
Juwita Suwitotag:juwitasuwito.com,2005:Post/61710572006-11-30T08:00:00+08:002022-05-19T17:12:21+08:00Soft Release!
<p>'Juwita Suwito - For Real' hits Glad Sounds & Canaanland stores in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.</p>
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