Irma Pane was born to Maj. Gen.TNI Timoer Pane and Nurlina Lubis in Bandung, Indonesia. She graduated from SMA 3 Bandung and studied classic voice/technique at Radio Republic Indonesia. She has resided in Potomac, Maryland since 1996.[1] Her 1979 album, Irma Pane Volume II, made Top 10 lists.[2]