Montblanc 'Memorium' award for Gombloh

Montblanc 'Memorium' award for Gombloh

JAKARTA (JP): Renowned pen producer Montblanc Simplo GmbH yesterday recognized the efforts of late songwriter Sudjarwoto Sumarsono.

Sudjarwoto's wife accepted the annual Montblanc Memorium award from President of Montblanc Asia-Pacific James P. Nolan.

The award is presented to individuals in recognition of contributions to the fields of art, music and literature.

Sudjarwoto, popularly known as Gombloh, the second Indonesian to win the award, was selected as the 1995 winner of the award for his patriotic song Kebyar-Kebyar.

Nolan said the song had inspired millions of people in Indonesia.

Last year's recipient and first Indonesian to win the award was painter Basoeki Abdulah.

A small gift would be also presented to Gombloh's family, Nolan said. (32)