Wanda & Joyce

Wanda & Joyce was a popular 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

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
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]
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References
  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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