Wanda & Joyce was a 1960s Netherlands based mother and daughter act made up of Wanda de Fretes and her mother Joyce Aubrey.

Wanda & Joyce
OriginNetherlands
GenresPop music
Years active1962 - 1964
LabelsFontana
Past membersWanda de Fretes, Joyce Aubrey, The Rhythm Brothers

Background

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Joyce Aubrey was the ex-wife of steel guitarist George de Fretes and Wanda was their daughter.[1][2] As an act they lasted from 1962 to 1964. They sang Hawaiian and krontjong songs.[3] Originally from Indonesia, they were based in The Hague.".[4]

Prior to teaming up with her daughter, Joyce Aubrey was a singer in the Mena Moeria Minstrels and the Amboina Serenaders.[5] She also recorded as a solo artist with two singles on Fontana, "Heimwee naar Soerabaya" bw "Droomschilderij" in 1960, and "Carolina melodie" bw "Cowboy Jimmy Jo" in 1961.[6] And Wanda de Frete's had released a version of "Let's twist again" on Decca.[7]

Their first single "Ajoen Ajoen" bw "Koleh Koleh" was released on Fontana in September 1962.[8][9] It did well for them.[10] By November 1962, they had achieved a good level of popularity. Prior to that, Fontana has already released an EP with the songs "Ajoen ajoen", "Patokaän", "Rasa sajang keneh" and - "Koleh koleh".[11] Their last single was "Dayung-dayung" which came out in 1964.[12]

In later years Wanda de Fretes moved to California.[13]

During their time recording together, they released nine singles and three extended play records.[14]

Discography

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7" vinyl recordings (singles)
Title Label catalogue # Year
"Ajoen ajoen" / "Koleh koleh" Fontana TF 266 336 1962
"Patokaän" / "Rasa sajang keneh" Fontana TF 266 337 1962
"Oléh-oléh Bandung" / "Rasa sajang" Fontana TF 266 338 1963
"Mari njong beramai-ramai" / "Potong padi" Fontana TF 266 339 1963
"Es gibt ein Wunderland" / "Ajun, ajun" Fontana TF 266 394 1963
"Hula serenade" / "Ik ken een sprookjesland" Fontana TF 266 403 1963
Zwei braune Hawaiianos / Loahé Fontana TF 266 420 1963
"Tari paying" / "Tari piring kaparinyo" Fontana TF 266 452 1964
"Dayung-dayung" / "Timang si buyung" Fontana TF 266 453 1964
7" vinyl recordings (extended play)
Title of EP Title Label catalogue # Year
Wanda And Joyce Vol. 1 with the Rhythm Brothers "Ajoen ajoen", "Patokaän" / "Rasa sajang keneh", "Koleh koleh" Fontana TE 463 269 1962
Wanda And Joyce Vol. 2 with the Rhythm Brothers "Oléh-oléh Bandung", "Mari njong beramai-ramai" / "Rasa sajang", "Potong" Fontana TE 463 270 1963
Tari Piring Kaparinyo Tari piring kaparinyo - Tari payung / Timang si buyung - Dayung-dayung Fontana TE 463 297 1963

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Various artists compilation albums
Title album Title Label catalogue # Year Format
Pasar Malam "Oléh-Oléh Bandung"
"Dajung-Dajung"
Fontana 626 344 QL 1967 vinyl LP[16]
Vinyl Raritäten 29 "Ajun, Ajun"
"Es gibt ein Wunderland"
0509/2004-1 2004 compact disk[17]
The Story of Indo Rock, Vol. 8 "Mari Njong Beramè Ramè" Sam Sam Music SSM 301193 2013 compact disk[18]
The Story of Indo Rock, Vol. 10 "Waktu Potong Padi" Sam Sam Music SSM 301195 2013 compact disk[19]

References

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  1. ^ In Nederland gebleven: de geschiedenis van Molukkers 1951-2006 Henk Smeets, Fridus Steijlen Page 403
  2. ^ AD.nl 3-7-08 Wanda in Yokohama en LA - Casper Postmaa
  3. ^ Muziekencyclopedie.nl WANDA & JOYCE
  4. ^ Billboard November 10, 1962 Page 53 Holland, Disk Notes
  5. ^ Recollecting Resonances: Indonesian-Dutch Musical Encounters Edited by Bart Barendregt and Els Boegaerts Page 286
  6. ^ NLDiscografie.nl Joyce
  7. ^ 45Cat Wanda - Discography
  8. ^ Muziekencyclopedie.nl Discografie Wanda & Joyce, Singles
  9. ^ 45Cat Wanda And Joyce - Discography
  10. ^ Ons Indisch erfgoed, zestig jaar strijd om cultuur en identiteit Lizzy van Leeuwen Page 83
  11. ^ Billboard November 10, 1962 Page 53 Holland, Disk Notes
  12. ^ 45Cat Wanda And Joyce - Discography
  13. ^ Pedalpro.co.uk Jan Visser awarded at the CISGF 2010 by Jan Visser and Digby Hardy
  14. ^ Story of Indo Rock Wanda
  15. ^ NLDiscografie.nl Wanda & Joyce
  16. ^ Discogs Various – Pasar Malam
  17. ^ Last FM Various Artists, Vinyl Raritäten 29
  18. ^ Sam Sam Music Collection CD's The Story of Indo Rock, Vol. 8 - Various Artists
  19. ^ Sam Sam Music Collection CD's The Story Of Indo Rock Vol. 10 - Various Artists
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