Massada is a Dutch–Moluccan band from Huizen, founded by singer and percussionist Johnny Manuhutu. The group achieved success in the 1970s and 1980s with hits such as Latin Dance, Arumbai and Sajang É. The band began in the 1960s under the name The Eagles, performing mainly at Moluccan community events. When the American Eagles started scoring hits in the Netherlands, the group changed its name in 1973 to Massada, inspired by the ancient fortress in Israel. On 26 February 1975 — one day before percussionist Nippy Noya’s 29th birthday — Massada won a band competition organized by Muziekkrant OOR. They declined the accompanying record deal because it did not guarantee the artistic freedom they considered essential. Around the same time, tensions in the Netherlands were high due to hostage actions carried out by South Moluccan activists. Although Massada did not support these actions, the situation led to several cancelled performances and some venues refusing to book the band out of fear of unrest.
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Latin Dance
Masterpiece
Akar Bahar
Arumbai
MOBILAE
Trust in me unplugged at Muma theatre
Sajang É
Conga solo Chanelsy
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