Dying indigenous cultures? These young Malaysians are fighting back with music and art

Channel News Asia,
12 July 2017, Malaysia

Musician-artist Alena Murang and contemporary artist Kendy Mitot are racing against time to bring back the old traditions and customs of Sarawak’s minority tribes.

On a cool Sunday night, people have gathered expectantly for a concert at the city’s open-air amphitheatre.

Many are here to see some of Sarawak’s famous musicians perform, such as rocker Noh Salleh and R&B singer Dayang Nurfaizah. But before their homegrown heroes in Malaysia’s pop music scene appear, two unassuming people in tribal wear step out carrying unusual stringed instruments.

 

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