James F.
Sundah, an Indonesian songwriter, died on May 7, 2026, at the age of 70. Born James Freddy Sundah on December 1, 1955, in Semarang, Central Java, he worked as a songwriter, composer, arranger and record producer.
Active from 1977 to 2026, he was best known for “Lilin Lilin Kecil” (“Little Candles”), sung by Chrisye and released in 1977. The song won the “Listeners’ Favorite Choice” award from Prambors Rasisonia Radio in Jakarta and was a major success on Indonesian charts.
James F. Sundah, 70, Indonesian songwriter.