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Tape#1: Side A&B - Music Background, Experiences and Journey of Loujaya Dumar
Loujaya Dumar was born in Lae on 20th May 1963 to parentage of provinces of ENB (father) and Morobe (mother).
A well known PNG female music artist in the 1990s, her musical exposure and upbringing started at the age of 10 through her mother who was actively involved with her SDA Church singing and choirs.
She attended National Arts School in Port Moresby and now works at Word Publishing company.
Her fame in the music scene and public domain was in the gospel band, June Valley Harrietts through lead vocals, compositions and songwriting. Her exposure and influence on her music was also from radio broadcasts inspired by international artists like Michael Jackson, Dion Warwick, Anne Murray amongst many.
Loujaya discusses more on her musical journey during the interview.
(Steven Gagau, June 2019)
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