Netherlands based recording artist originally from the Maluku Islands, also known as Lou Lima. A singer, guitarist and ukelele player, he played a major part in promoting Kroncong music in the Netherlands.
He was a member of both
Mena Moeria Minstrels and
Amboina Serenaders. In 1957 there was a disagreement within the group which caused
Rudi Wairata to leave. As a result Luhulima became leader of both ensembles. From the late 1950s to the early 1960s, he had some solo singles released on the [l128684] label as Lou LIma. One of the singles was Eiland In De Zon aka Island in the Sun which was a huge hit for
Harry Belafonte.
In 1968 the
Pantja Warna aka Krontjong Ensemble Pantja Warna o.l.v Ming Luhulima released an album on the [l7207] label.