Synopsis
Senior Lecturer at the NUS Department of Malay Studies, Dr Azhar Ibrahim Alwee, examines the intrinsic relationship between music and the Malay language in a lecture session exploring how music expresses its nuances, and how the language has shaped the development of Malay music. Through discussions and interactive activities, participants gain insight into the interplay between melody, rhythm and language, offering a deeper appreciation of the cultural foundations of Malay music.
Gemadah – Traditional Malay Music Festival is presented by Persatuan Pemuzik Tradisional Melayu Singapura in collaboration with Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay as part of Esplanade's Pentas series.
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