Ethnic Instrument in Modern Contemporary Music Workshop
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Sunday, June 24, 2018 | 3pm - 5pm
Free Admission.
Register your attendance via rsvp@penanghouseofmusic.com
Join us for an afternoon of music and learning about ethnic instruments and the parts they play in modern contemporary music. Moderated by Berklee College of Music alumni, Wilson Quah, the workshop will showcase the talented M. Sivasilan on gendang and cajon, together with Jonathan Yee on shakuhachi, dongxiao, and kaval.
Free Admission.
Register your attendance via rsvp@penanghouseofmusic.com
Join us for an afternoon of music and learning about ethnic instruments and the parts they play in modern contemporary music. Moderated by Berklee College of Music alumni, Wilson Quah, the workshop will showcase the talented M. Sivasilan on gendang and cajon, together with Jonathan Yee on shakuhachi, dongxiao, and kaval.
M. Sivasilan
M. Sivasilan started his drumming journey during his university days at Science University of Malaysia (B.Mus Performance and Pedagogy) where originally he was a brass player. Seeing his aptitude for rhythm, his lecturer assigned him to the drums. He has since performed in various concerts / festivals in Malaysia and neighboring regions such as the Sarawak Rainforest Festival and Samila Beach Jazz Festival (Thailand) to name a few. He also facilitates and participates in workshops and conferences for music education in schools and Universities. He currently is the drummer for Jeep Jazz Trio and Leader of the World Music Band – CultureShot besides sitting in with many other bands as well.