About U Tin
Lived 1931 – 2019 (aged 87). U Tin was a Myanmar musician.
Man Yar Pyae U Tin was a traditional Burmese musician, best known for adapting the slide guitar to play folk and classical Burmese music.
Early life U Tin was born in Kyaiklat, British Burma on 8 July 1931 to farmers Ba Aye and Than Yi. U Tin's reputation as a slide guitarist grew, which enabled him to perform abroad in Japan, Thailand, Germany, the Philippines, and the United States.
Personal life He was married to Cho Cho, and had three daughters (Win Win Toe, Win Win Nwe, and Myint Myint Nwe), and three sons.
Death He died on 5 February 2019 in Yangon, Myanmar, from diabetes complications.
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Who was U Tin?
Burmese slide guitarist
When was U Tin born?
U Tin was born on 8 July 1931.
When did U Tin die?
U Tin died on 5 February 2019.
What was U Tin's occupation?
U Tin was a musician.
What nationality was U Tin?
U Tin was Myanmar.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). U Tin. https://biography.guide/u-tin/
MLA: "U Tin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/u-tin/.
Chicago: "U Tin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/u-tin/.
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