Daeng Soetigna (May 13, 1908 – April 8, 1984) was a famous

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who is considered the father of modern music. He redesigned the ancient

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n instrument, enabling it to play international music. He was also active in staging orchestras in various regions in Indonesia.

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On May 13, 2016,

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celebrated his 108th birthday with a

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1908 births 1984 deaths Sundanese people {{Indonesia-bio-stub