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Zubir Said

Singaporean composer

Died when: 80 years 117 days (963 months)
Star Sign: Leo

 

Zubir Said

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".

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.


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