Daeng Soetigna | |
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 Daeng Soetigna (1971) | |
| Born | (1908-05-13)May 13, 1908 |
| Died | April 8, 1984(1984-04-08) (aged 75) |
| Occupations | 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
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.