Daeng Soetigna

Daeng Soetigna
Daeng Soetigna (1971)
Born (1908-05-13)May 13, 1908
Dutch East Indies Garut, Indonesia
Died April 8, 1984(1984-04-08) (aged 75)
Indonesia Bandung, Indonesia
Nationality Indonesia
Occupation 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 orchestra in various regions in Indonesia.

References

  1. ↑ 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.


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