A true convergence of East and West is embodied in this six-strong ensemble known as Badila. Translated to mean ‘mystical lover’ in Indian, Badila really defines world music in all aspects, from its members to its music and the presentation of the music. Six artists, six traditions, several languages, over 20 instruments all intertwined with [...]
Archive for May, 2008
World Music Festival 2008 ( More Photos )
Posted in Concerts, tagged Badila World Music Festival 2008 Penang on May 21, 2008 | 1 Comment »
World Music Festival 2008 ( Photo Memories )
Posted in Concerts on May 15, 2008 | 2 Comments »
The World Music Festival 08 @ Penang has indeed been a glorious & memorable event as thousands of music lovers gathered @ The Botanical Garden to enjoy harmonic fusion of enthralling shows from world renowned musicians of cultural or community-inspired roots.
The 11 international and 4 local bands, hail from France, Reunion Island, Mexico, Iran, India, [...]
Khoo Kongsi @ Penang
Posted in Go places on May 3, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Khoo Kongsi for short, is one of the most distinctive Chinese clan associations in Malaysia. It is well known worldwide for its extensive lineage that can be traced back 650 years, as well as its closely-knit and defensive congregation of buildings and a magnificent clanhouse.
Surprisingly, famous as it is, its location appears to be unknown [...]
Kick start of World Music Festival 2008 @ Penang
Posted in Events, What's Up, tagged Cultural show Malaysia truly asia, Khoo Kongsi, World music festival on May 2, 2008 | 1 Comment »
What a fantastic kick start for THE WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL @ Penang 2008 as performers ; sponsors & guests gathered at the KHOO KONGSI for a splendid time of celebration & fellowship with one another !
The cheerful & charismatic YB Dato’ Kee Phaik Cheen , the newly appointed Chairman of the Penang Tourism Action Council [...]
