SANTUBONG, June 29 ― The first night of the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) 2024 on the Sarawak Cultural Village noticed a powerful lineup of artistes and was graced by notable dignitaries, creating an unforgettable night of music and tradition.
The live performance started at 6pm yesterday with a ‘miring’ ceremony, a conventional prayer looking for blessings from the ‘petara’ (dieties of the Iban neighborhood), to make sure its success.
The night’s performances kicked off with Kuching’s very personal up to date violinist Nisa Addina and Singapore’s Tribal Tide, adopted by a fascinating set from The Colour of Sounds Malaysia.
A fascinating performance by Ensemble Melayu Nusantara. — Picture by Chimon Upon through The eNM
Later, the Ensemble Melayu Nusantara group from the Sarawak Malay Cultural Foundation Charitable Trust showcased the wealthy Malay heritage throughout their performance.
The Borneo Collective took the stage subsequent, that includes performances with the sape, tapi and numerous percussions.
Rhythm Rebels, that includes Selonding Bali Aga from Indonesia, delivered an exhilarating performance of quick chants and upbeat music. Their distinctive mix of devices, together with a didgeridoo-like instrument, set the scene for a very mesmerising expertise for the viewers.
The spotlight of the first night of RWMF was Grammy and Golden Globes award-winning maestro Kitaro.
Masterfully incorporating pure sounds into his music, he captivated listeners with compositions that mimicked the wind blowing via mountains.
One of his items paid tribute to scientists and their discoveries, significantly these enabling area journey.
At the top of his performance, Kitaro expressed his hopes for humanity to “transfer to area”.
RWMF’s first night concluded with an electrifying performance by Belle Sisoski, who invigorated the viewers along with her distinctive mix of ethnic devices, cinematic music and digital dance music (EDM).
Belle Sisoski ramps up the power as the ultimate act of RWMF Day 1. — Picture by Roystein Emmor through The eNM
The occasion was graced by the presence of Duli Yang Maha Mulia Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj and Duli Yang Maha Mulia Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Hajah Norashikin.
Also in attendance have been Sarawak deputy ministers Datuk Amar Dr Sim Kui Hian and Deputy Premier Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas, Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Dato Sri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah, and State Legislative Assembly (DUN) speaker Tan Sri Datuk Amar Mohamad Asfia Awang Nassar.
The Borneo Collective lights up the pageant stage with their dynamic performance. — Picture by Chimon Upon through The eNM
Another thrilling lineup is ready for day two of RWMF, with featured acts together with the enchanting sounds of Mohram and a vibrant drum name by The Colours of Sound.
Kuching’s personal Alena Murang will captivate the viewers along with her mesmerising music, whereas Tuni Sundatang from Sabah will deliver her distinctive musicality to the stage.
International acts able to gentle up the stage embody Imarhan from Algeria and Nini, a Taiwanese-America artiste.
Capping off the night will likely be famend Datuk Zainal Abidin. ― The eNM
