Daeng Soetigna
Daeng Soetigna | |
|---|---|
 Daeng Soetigna (1971) | |
| Born | May 13, 1908 |
| 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.