Ully Sigar Rusady

Ully Sigar Rusady (born 4 January 1950 in Garut, West Java) is an Indonesian musician and environmental activist. She wrote many songs with an environmental theme, performed by singers including 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.

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 (1964–1968) and Shinta Eka Paksi as the bassist (1968–1975).

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.

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).