Symphonic Stanza for the Nation

Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country. The famous quote from one of the presidents of the US, John F Kennedy, has stayed with musician Sugiarto. He finally decided to ‘donate’ voices through free shows of national and regional songs.

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Sugiarto

Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country. The famous quote from one of the presidents of the United States, John F Kennedy, has stayed with musician Sugiarto. He finally decided to ‘donate’ voices through free shows of national and regional songs.

Sugiarto, better known as Ugik, is a music teacher and musician who usually performs at celebratory events. An ordinary person, he had no big dreams of contributing to the nation’s service. However, through the cadence of his melodious voice and the harmony of the stringed instruments that became part of his skills, Ugik hoped he could make some small contribution to his country.