Ismail Marzuki, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Indonesian composer of patriotic songs
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Place of Birth: Jakarta, Indonesia
About Ismail Marzuki
- Ismail Marzuki (also known as Bang Ma'ing; 11 May 1914 – 25 May 1958) was an Indonesian composer, songwriter and musician who wrote around 202 to 240 songs between 1931 and 1958, including numerous popular patriotic songs.
- Among his best-known works are "Halo, Halo Bandung", "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.
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