Jointly organised by Universiti Sains Malaysia?s School of the Arts and The Japan Foundation, Kuala Lumpur, the initiative is aimed at bringing together traditional music talents in Malaysia and Japan to create new collaborative songs with reference to the melodic heritage of both countries. Kicking off in Penang last December, the project will culminate in a series of performances.
Participating musicians
Che Mat Jusoh (Rebab)
Mohd Jufry Yusoff (Gendang)
Hiromu Motonaga (Shakuhachi)
Azumi Yamano (Koto)
PENANG
9 May, 4.30 p.m. @ Dewan Budaya, Universiti Sains Malaysia*
Closing Ceremony, Memorial Events for the 60th Anniversary of Malaysia-Japan Diplomatic Relations
10 May, 3.30 p.m. @ Penang House of Music*
11 May
9.00 a.m. @ SMK Bukit Jambul
11.00 a.m. @ SK Minden Height
KUALA LUMPUR
12 May, 10.30 a.m. @ The Japanese School of Kuala Lumpur
13 May @ ASWARA
3.00 p.m.4.00 p.m. | Workshop
8.30 p.m.9.30 p.m. | Demonstration*
* Open to public and free admission
