Daeng Soetigna
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Daeng Soetigna | |
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Born | |
Died | April 8, 1984 | (aged 75)
Nationality | Indonesian |
Occupation(s) | Musician, angklung player |
Known for | Creator of diatonic angklung |
Daeng Soetigna (May 13, 1908 – April 8, 1984) was a famous music teacher who is considered the father of modern angklung music. He redesigned the ancient Indonesian instrument, enabling it to play international music.[1] He was also active in staging angklung orchestras in various regions in Indonesia.
Tribute
On May 13, 2016, Google celebrated his 108th birthday with a Google Doodle.[2]
References
- ^ Lee, Jonathan H. X. (2014-10-16). Southeast Asian Diaspora in the United States: Memories and Visions, Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow. Cambridge Scholars Publishing. ISBN 9781443869799.
- ^ "Daeng Soetigna's 108th Birthday". Google. 13 May 2016.
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