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Gesang Martohartono was born in Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia on October 1, 1917. Gesang Martohartono was listed as a singer, composer and singer-songwriter. Death is recorded on May 20, 2010, at the age of 92.
My Take
Gesang fascinates me precisely because his legacy rests on a single song. Most artists chase volume, but he gave the world Bengawan Solo and that one melody outgrew its composer, becoming almost synonymous with kroncong and crossing borders into Japan and beyond. A man known by one name, born in 1917 and living nearly a century, who proved that a single piece of true craft can outlast any discography. I find something quietly humbling in that. He is less a celebrity than a piece of shared cultural memory, and I admire how gently his work still carries.
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- Name (English)
- Gesang Martohartono
- Name (Japanese)
- グサン・マルトハルトノ
- Reading
- ぐさん・まるとはるとの
- Born
- October 1, 1917 – May 20, 2010
- Origin
- Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia
- Occupation
- singer / composer / singer-songwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Snake
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Gesang Martohartono born?
Born October 1, 1917.
When did Gesang Martohartono die?
Died May 20, 2010, aged 92.
Where was Gesang Martohartono from?
Gesang Martohartono was from Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia.
What did Gesang Martohartono do?
Gesang Martohartono worked as singer, composer, singer-songwriter.
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