Front Row

Themed "Barricade", The 7th Kuala Lumpur Triennial aims to explore new modes of curatorial and artistic experimentation. We find out how this has been achieved from artists Yeoh Lian Heng, Heidi Tikka and Lea Kantonen, who have all contributed unique projects to the exhibition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US-born jazz vocalist Natasha Patamapongs is known for her signature crystal clear voice and her wide ranging repertoire which covers Jazz Standards, Be-bop and Brazilian Music among others. We find out more about her career thus far and her performance with the John Dip Silas Trio at No Black Tie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An undercover government operative named Natalie, whose mission it is to investigate an underground revolutionary group in the 1970's, forms the basis of the play 'Selamat Hari Natal, Natalie'.  The first of three original works written and directed by Hariry Bin Jalil, the play is commissioned and produced under The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat programme. Meera Sivasothy meets  two...

It's an altogether uncommon name, but singer-songwriter Froya - or Michelle Lee as her birthname goes - is steadily making her way in the local indie music scene, and gaining recognition for her eclectic music and sweet vocals.  Meera Sivasothy gets to know this up-and-comer a bit better, and find out more about her journey getting to where she is today.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

Largely concerned with investigating and representing certain aspects of contemporary Malaysia, the works featured in Kembara Jiwa: Homecomng 2013 feature a vast range of art that reflects the diversity of techniques, approaches, strategies and media engaged by Malaysian artists today.  Speaking with Meera Sivasothy is Mohamed Nazli Abdul Azis, Managing Director of Galeri Chandan @ Publika, w...

Connected by a passion for technical excellency, mastery of their craft, and aesthetic distinction, the works of artists Bibi Chew, Eiffel Chong, Jasmine Kok, Kim Peow Ng and Suhaimi Fadzir are local in their roots, while global in their perspectives. These award-winning Malaysian artists are the featured five in the visual arts exhibition MidTerm, which introduces some of the best work across all...

Detroit's Kirk Lightsey is a gifted modern jazz pianist whose career includes sessions with some of America's finest modern jazz instrumentalists, including Chet Baker, Dizzie Gillespie and Aretha Franklin. At the distinguished old age of 76, he is here in Malaysia for a series of performances at No Black Tie. Joining him on stage is the enchanting vocalist and songwriter, Ti Harmon, who began sin...

'A Winter's Tale' is one of William Shakespeare's more intricate plays. Published in 1623, it is the absolute tragicomedy, although nowadays sadly considered a simple romance. The adaptation is being presented by Murdoch University's Theatre in Education Performance Group in Kuala Lumpur.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ludicrous, eccentric and as inexplicable as the title suggests, ‘esnes.n.on²‘ is a mind-boggling dance theatre production by famed Austrian dance company cieLaroque that incorporates elements of Bollywood and psychedelia. We find out more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A relative rookie who once aspired to be a wedding singer, Shareen Ramli’s performance highlights her contralto vocals and flaunts her energetic presence. Her repertoire pairs warm vintage Motown with upbeat pop soul, which conjures a fresh sound. This raw and unorthodox approach towards her style of singing is earning her a place within the scene of local up and coming entertainers in Kuala...

 MNS Nature Guides. We are organising a 3day and 3 night trip to Taman Negara Sg. Relau. Come along and help conserve the Malayan tiger by walking the forests of the Sg Yu Tiger corridor. Practise tracking wildlife and detecting snares before rewarding yourself with a mandi sungai in the rivers of Taman Negara. Explore the almost wild cave complexes of Merapoh unspoilt by concrete steps and f...

A collaboration between children’s advocacy organization, voice of the children and Scottish photographer Gerry Fox, the photography project ‘Youth Lens Sarawak: My World through My Eyes’ gave 9 underprivileged children the opportunity to show their unique way of life to the world. Equipped with a digital camera, these children were given a chance to explore their creativity whil...

A collaboration between children’s advocacy organization, voice of the children and Scottish photographer Gerry Fox, the photography project ‘Youth Lens Sarawak: My World through My Eyes’ gave 9 underprivileged children the opportunity to show their unique way of life to the world. Equipped with a digital camera, these children were given a chance to explore their creativity whil...

With the theme 'Associate, Assemble and Articulate', this music festival is being organised to celebrate Article 10 of the Federal Constitution and to create awareness of the Constitution by way of music and the celebration of youth. We find out more about the festival from Co-Deputy Chairperson of the Bar Council Constitutional Law Committee, Firdaus Husni and Jason Chong Head of the Business and...

AkashA Malaysia together with the Embassy of United States of America is proud to present to you one such collaborative performance, CROSSROADS. Bringing together Grammy award winning folk and bluegrass trio from USA to share the stage with AkashA for 2 electrifying performances. Alongside the main event is a free art exhibition entitled MONSOONS by Ms. Marisa R Ng, inspired by the music of AkashA...

A determined young composer, songwriter, artist and producer, Malaysian Jeevan is now residing in the United States where he completed his Songwriting Degree from the Berklee College of Music.  He is quickly expanding an already impressive resume and we catch up with him to find out his plans and projects. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We find out more about The Songwriters' Showcase (TSS), a grassroots community project that aims to discover and share the many talents we have in Malaysia, regardless of song genre and language.  Singer/ Songwriters Min'z, Reza Salleh and Melinda Wong discuss the joys and challenges of being a singer-songwriter here in Malaysia, while sharing more about the events in store for the showcase....

An Irish classic, Malaysianised and staged in 1994 and 1998, this current revival of   “Philadelphia, Here I Come!” brings theatre stalwarts Faridah Merican, Patrick Teoh, Sandra Sodhy, Radhi Khalid and more back on stage to be featured alongside some of the most exciting talents of today's generation.  Lead actors Qahar Aqilah and Jon Chew, discuss the details of the cu...

Growing up in a musical family Onn San, became not only a music director but a freelance composer, orchestra and music director, soundscape creator, producer and many more. His debut album ‘Epomania’ is described as dramatic, heroic, loud yet soft, and simply Epic. Epomania features 12 original compositions that are infused with elements of rock and a cinematic soundtrack quality.&nbsp...

The beauty of the great city of Fez, founded by descendants of the Noble Prophet, is shared by a visitor, Habib Umar - a descendant of that great household who is a prominent scholar and founder of the renowned Dar al Mustafa Seminary in Yemen. The result, captured in the documentary "Fez, City of Saints" by director Mansoor Suleman and producer Dr. Fuad Nahdi, is a moving meeting of two tradition...

Rachel Jena, an independent art critic and writer, highlights some of the noteworthy exhibitions from the year that has passed and discusses news that rocked the visual arts scene, including gallery owner Valentine Willie's resignation and the closure of their Bangsar space.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bilqis Hijjas, the President of MyDance Alliance, gives her top picks of dance performances from 2012, while highlighting some of the bigger events that shaped the dance scene for the year, here in the Klang Valley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Master drummer and percussionist Lewis Pragasam, the force behind the music group Asiabeat, has put together the Asiabeat Anthology – a set of six CDs with a mega booklet packed with precious memoirs and articles. He joins us to discuss the album and the over-30 year career of Asiabeat, a group which explores and experiments with the synthesis of ethnic Asian and contemporary music. See omny...

Comedian (and medical officer) Dr. Jason Leong's monthly open mic comedy show, Comedy Kao Kao, turns one and he discusses his year long journey of hosting newbies on stage, while sharing his plans for moving forward with the comedy series. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drama dance "Viswa Vinayaka" by the Temple of Fine Arts pays tribute to Lord Ganesha as they combine traditional and contemporary dance movements in a visually dramatic and energetic work. Dance Choreographers Sukhi Shetty Krishnan and Sarasa Krishnan elaborate more.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.