About Oslan Husein
Lived 1931 – 1972 (aged 41). Oslan Husein was an Indonesian singer and recording artist.
Oslan Husein (8 April 193116 August 1972) was an Indonesian actor and singer of Minangkabau origin. He's well known in the 50s for singing and popularising Minangkabau songs such as , , and , as well as for his songs such as , , and .
On 1 December 2009, his cover of Bengawan Solo with his orchestra, Teruna Ria, was ranked 11th on Rolling Stone Indonesia's "150 Best Indonesian Songs of All Time".
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Who was Oslan Husein?
Indonesian singer
When was Oslan Husein born?
Oslan Husein was born on 8 April 1931 in Padang.
When did Oslan Husein die?
Oslan Husein died on 16 August 1972 in Jakarta.
What was Oslan Husein's occupation?
Oslan Husein was a singer and recording artist.
What nationality was Oslan Husein?
Oslan Husein was Indonesian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oslan Husein. https://biography.guide/oslan-husein/
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