PURNAMA, meaning full moon in Bahasa Malaysia, is filled with well-loved tunes of our country. This seventh physical album by jazz outfit WVC is one way composer, pianist and music director Tay Cher Siang feels… Read More
Jazzy take on favourites
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Priya gets a Grammy nomination
FIRST-time Grammy Best New Age nominee Priya Darshini did her album, Periphery, “live” in an unused church in Brooklyn, New York. “Yes, live albums are not common. These days most music is recorded and produced… Read More
MCO, a silver lining in our drum journey
Nicholas has a fascination for the Lion Dance. The drums will draw him and the lion will hold him to the spot. So when I saw an online post about an 8 lesson class (with… Read More
Dumplin’ gets new Dolly Parton songs
Netflix has acquired the film “Dumplin’,” which features collaborations and original music from entertainment industry icon Dolly Parton. “Dumplin’” is the plus-size, teenage daughter of a former beauty queen, who signs up for her mum’s pageant… Read More
Best and Brightest Concepts Invited for Vivid Sydney 2019
Vivid Sydney is inviting Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from individuals and organisations across the global creative community to participate in the world’s largest festival of light, music and ideas in 2019. The Vivid Sydney EOI… Read More
Flautist Mohar goes it solo come Sept 8
Spectrum: Getaran Alam-Mohar Mohram When: Sept 8, 2018, at 8pm Where: Theatre, DPAC, H-01, DPAC, Empire Damansara, Jalan PJU 8/8, Damansara Perdana, Petaling Jaya Tickets at RM55. Visit http://www.dpac.com.my , email damansara.dpac@gmail.com or call 03-40650001/0002… Read More
Mathew’s melodic sape tribute to the rainforest
“But if all these trees are gone, we will have no more sape music.” — Mathew Ngau Jau BENEATH his bowl-cut hair is a pair of smiley eyes that sparkle when Mathew Ngau Jau talks about the… Read More
Boy George has a new single after 19 years!
Boy George and Culture Club has a new song, from their first album in 19 years. Life is out October 26th.
Tribute to A.R. Rahman in Malaysia
FANS of music maestro, AR Rahman, are in for a treat this July 7, as playback singers take stage to pay tribute to his compositions at the Retro Rahman concert at Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur. Rahman, who… Read More
Hannan proves no loser in Klpac show
Losertown, a theatrical experience which turned musicals on its head, was loud, in-your-face entertainment. I enjoyed it in most parts. Comedienne Hannan Azlan showcased her strong songwriting talent in the two-hour performance, with original lyrics… Read More