Gesang Martohartono: Biography, Facts and Career
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Gesang Martohartono (1 October 1917 – 20 May 2010) was a Javanese (native Indonesian) singer-songwriter from Surakarta, Central Java. He is the composer of the "Bengawan Solo" – a famous song throughout Indonesia, Japan, part of Asia, and some other countries. The song is almost synonymous with the kroncong style of Javanese music. Martohartono was most commonly known simply as Gesang. Gesang was born in Surakarta (Solo), Indonesia. His father owned a batik-fabric business, which went bankrupt when Gesang was in his teens, plunging the family into poverty. Gesang, a self-taught musician who was illiterate in musical notation, supported himself and his family by writing songs and singing at local functions such as weddings and other formal occasions.
Quick facts about Gesang Martohartono
- Full name: Gesang Martohartono
- Born: 1917-10-01
- Nationality: Indonesia
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q176412
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Who is Gesang Martohartono?
Gesang Martohartono (1 October 1917 – 20 May 2010) was a Javanese (native Indonesian) singer-songwriter from Surakarta, Central Java.
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Gesang Martohartono is Indonesia.
When was Gesang Martohartono born?
Gesang Martohartono was born on 1917-10-01.
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