Zubir Said
Singaporean composer of the national anthem (1907–1987) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In this Malay name, there is no surname or family name. The name Said is a patronymic, and the person should be referred to by their given name, Zubir.
Zubir Said SK BBM (22 July 1907 – 16 November 1987) was a Singaporean composer most notable for composing the national anthem of his country, "Majulah Singapura" – "Onward Singapore".
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Tuan Yang Terutama Tuan Haji Zubir bin Said | |
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Birth name | Zubir Said |
Born | (1907-07-22)22 July 1907 Fort De Kock, Dutch East Indies (now Bukittinggi, West Sumatera, Indonesia) |
Died | 16 November 1987(1987-11-16) (aged 80) Joo Chiat, Singapore |
Genres | Film scores and songs |
Occupation(s) | Composer |
Years active | 1907–1987 |
Labels | Universal Music Group |
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A self-taught musician, Zubir also worked as a score arranger and songwriter for Cathay Organisation's Keris Film Productions for 12 years, composing numerous songs for the company's Malay Singaporean films. He is believed to have written up to 1,500 songs, with less than 10% of them ever recorded.[1]