Ully Sigar Rusady (born 4 January 1950 in Garut, West Java) is an Indonesian musician and environmental activist. She wrote many environmental-themed songs performed by singers such as Nur Afni Octavia, Anggun C. Sasmi, Ita Purnamasari, Bangkit Sanjaya, SAS, Arthur Kaunang, and Sonatha Tanjung.
Early life
Ully is the elder sister of Indonesian actress Paramitha Rusady. He is the eldest of seven children of Raden Mas Yus Rusady Wirahaditenaya and Raden Ayu Mary Zumarya, a dance teacher.
She learned guitar from her parents, Ayu Marry Zumarya and Raden Mas Yus Rusady Wirahaditenaya in Bandung, West Java. As a teenager, she relocated to Makassar, South Sulawesi to follow her father, who was in the army. During her time in Makassar, she founded bands Puspa Nita as the lead guitarist since 1964, band plays music in the British Invasion and Rock 'n' Roll genres. They frequently perform songs by legendary international bands such as the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, the Shadows, the Kinks, the Who, the Yardbirds, and the Hollies among other groups of the British Invasion and his break-up in 1968. Later she founded bands Shinta Eka Paksi as the bassist since 1968, band plays music in the British Rock Giant and Hard Rock genres. They frequently perform songs by legendary international bands such as Led Zeppelin, Grand Funk Railroad, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Jimi Hendrix, and the Doors among other groups of the British Rock Giants and his break-up in 1975.
In 1975, her family returned to Jakarta. She learned contemporary music at the Indonesia Music Foundation with Slamet Abdul Sjukur. Her musical talent was further recognised through her participation in major competitions, including the National Festival of Popular Song in 1978 and 1981."Profil Ully Sigar Rusady" Kapanlagi.com. Diakses 10 Januari 2015.
Recognition
Global 500 Award from United Nation. United Nations Environment Program (1987). International Woman of The Year dari International Biographical Centre of Cambridge England (1993). Satya Lencana Pembangunan Medal from Indonesian President (1996). Satya Nugraha Medal from Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia (2000). Indonesia Award Award Coordinating Minister for People's Welfare (1997). 1000 Face of Women Leaders in the Field of Environment Charter from Minister of State for the Role of Women (1999). Asean Development Citra Award (1999–2000). Bintang Jasa Pratama Award from Indonesian President (2000). KALPATARU Award from Environment State Minister (2001). 25th Achievement in Environment Activities Jakarta Provincial Government Tsunami Volunteers from Aceh Provincial Government
Festivals
National Festival of Popular Song (1978 and 1981). ASEAN Popular Songwriting Festival (1982 and 1983). World Music Oriental Festival at Sarajevo, Bosnia-Harzegovina (2005).
Discography
Rimba Gelap (producer Irama Mas, 1978). Rimba Gelap versi II (Irama Mas/ Virgo Ramayana). Pelita dalam Gulita (Jackson Records, 1981). Pengakuan (Jackson Records, 1983). Senandung Kabut Biru (Billboard, 1986). Titian Karier (Jackson/Metrotama). Satulah Indonesia with Paramitha Rusady (Blackboard). Air Sumber Kehidupan (USR Associates, 2003).
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