Uking Suwardi

Uking Suwardi is an Indonesian musician, composer, and artistic director of Angklung. He was born on June 29, 1932 in Bandung, West Java.

Uking Suwardi began learning angklung at the age of 10 from his father, a traditional angklung player. He then continued his studies at the Indonesian School of Music in Bandung, where he graduated with a diploma in 1955.

After graduating from the Indonesian School of Music, Uking Suwardi joined Saung Angklung Udjo, an educational and artistic institution dedicated to the preservation and development of Angklung. At Saung Angklung Udjo, Uking Suwardi works as a musician, composer and artistic director.

Uking Suwardi is known as an innovative figure in the playing and development of angklung. He combines traditional angklung playing techniques with modern music playing techniques. He has also composed many angklung works, including the famous "Angklung Concerto".

Uking Suwardi's work has helped to popularize Angklung internationally. He brought Angklung to many countries around the world, including the United States, Europe, and Asia.

Uking Suwardi passed away on May 26, 2019, in Bandung, West Java, at the age of 86. He left behind valuable works for the development of Angklung in Indonesia.

Here are some of Uking Suwardi's achievements that are important to the development of angklung:

• Combined traditional Angklung playing techniques with modern music playing techniques.
• Composing many angklung pieces, including the famous "Angklung Concerto".
• Bringing angklung to various countries around the world.

Uking Suwardi is a very important figure in the development of angklung in Indonesia. His work has helped to make angklung a musical instrument known and loved by people all over the world.