Daeng Soetigna
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Daeng Soetigna | |
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 Daeng Soetigna (1971) | |
| Born | May 13, 1908 |
| Died | April 8, 1984 (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.
