Saridjah Niung
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Ibu Soed | |
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Born | Saridjah Niung 26 March 1908 |
Died | 12 December 1993 Jakarta, Indonesia | (aged 85)
Citizenship | Indonesian |
Occupation | Musician |
Years active | 1927–1993 |
Spouse | Raden Bintang Soedibjo |
Children | Sri Sufinati |
Parent | Mohammad Niung |
Saridjah Niung, also known as Ibu Soed, Ibu Sud, or Mrs. Soed (26 March 1908 – 12 December 1993) was an Indonesian musician, teacher, radio announcer, playwright, and batik artist. She composed music for children as well as patriotic hymns.[1][2] During the Dutch colonial years, she composed music about the Japanese occupation and Indonesia’s independence. She also wrote the Indonesian patriotic hymns "Tanah Airku " ("My Homeland") and "Berkibarlah Benderaku" ("Fly, My Flag").[3]
On 26 March 2017, Google celebrated her 109th birthday with a Google Doodle.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ "Batik: a cultural dilemma of infatuation and appreciation". The Jakarta Post. 29 November 2016. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ Simanjuntak, Tertiani ZB (19 June 2014). "On stage, children sing of tolerance". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ Valentina, Jessicha (27 March 2017). "Google doodle honors Ibu Sud's 109th anniversary". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved 31 May 2017.
- ^ "Saridjah Niung's 109th Birthday". Google. 26 March 2017.