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Hands Percussion performing Reunion, composed and choreographed by Leong Kah Miu. The piece was part of Percussion Paradise, a 90-minute show celebrating the group’s 20th Anniversary.
Malaysia’s musical heritage with songs by P. Ramlee, Sudirman and Jimmy Boyle, and other original compositions inspired by global influences.
Contact: Sean Ghazi Hp (011) 3335 3690 W tarakuchacha.com
The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra
Malaysia’s world-class symphony orchestra (see page 91).
Penang Philharmonic Orchestra
The only professional orchestra in northern Malaysia, established in 2008. It performs popular orchestral and choral works in various venues in and around Penang.
Level 2, The Star
T (03) 6141 4480 W hands.my
Tarakuchaa!
Founded by actor/singer Sean Ghazi, this 12-piece big band with supporting vocals is led by musical director Nish Tham. Their repertoire celebrates
Persian, Indian, Chinese, Thai, Portuguese and Indonesian influences.
Indigenous: Every indigenous group in Malaysia has their own musical tradition. Best known is the Sape (Borneo lute) music of Sarawak’s Orang Ulu peoples, as played by Matthew Ngau Jau (an official Living Natural Heritage), Alena Murang and Jerry Kamit.
Hands Percussion
Founded in 1997, Hands Percussion has been delighting audiences at home and abroad with their inventive theatrical drumming, which incorporates contemporary styles while helping to preserve Malaysia’s musical heritage.
Contact: Bernard Goh, Artistic Director
and Co-Founder
18, Jalan SB Jaya 3 Taman Industri
47000 Sungai Buloh Selangor
Ida Mariana and Sean Ghazi performing a vintage number with members of their uniquely Malaysian retro big band Tarakucha! Taken at their show Marilah Menari! at The Platform, Menara KEN, TTDI in December 2018.