Gesang was born in Surakarta, on 1 October 1917, and one of his masterpiece was the song titled: Bengawan Solo written in the year 1940. This song has been translated to 13 languages including English, Chinese and Japanese.
In this regards, I would like to express my deepest sympahty and condolence the family of Gesang.
- Gesang (Wikipedia)
- Gesang Berpulang (Kompas)
Photo: Courtesy of Kompas.
9 comments:
hah?
is that just a rumour?
Ladyulia,
It is the truth my friend, you can read on the media reports that I have linked.
92.. an exemplary age to die.
To the deceased, we salute you. You brought about grace to this nation. You'd be remembered in history...
Colson,
Yes 92 year is an exemplary age to die.
I once heard a religiously devoted man said that those who live more than 70 years old are living on a bonus. You are one of them.
@Edwin,
Let us hope that there will other Indonesian musicians who will follow Gesang's perseverance in creating specific music.
I love this song very much.May Allah bless his soul and place him among the faithful.ALfatihah.
Umi,
Yes it's a beautiful song. May his soul rest in peace, ALFATIHAH.
he's one of indonesian's greatest composer ever..
Meutia,
Yes, Gesans is one of the few good music composer in Indonesia.
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