Biography
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Ismail Marzuki
Effective period / Period of releases: 1959
Indonesian composer, songwriter and musician (also known as Bang Ma'ing; 11 May 1914 – 25 May 1958), was an who wrote between 202 and 240 songs between 1931 and 1958, including numerous popular patriotic songs. Among his best-known works are "Gugur Bunga" and "Rayuan Pulau Kelapa". In 1968, he was honoured with the creation of the well-known Taman Ismail Marzuki (the Ismail Marzuki Park, often called TIM) which is a cultural centre in Menteng in central Jakarta. In 2004 he was declared one of the National Heroes of Indonesia.