India is a country rich in tradition and skill. Be it the ancient dance forms that entertain and inform people even today, to the forms of ‘nataks’ and ‘jatras’ that show society a mirror, Indian art ...

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Sitting cross-legged on a black rectangular stage, Juyoung “Peter” Lim rapidly strikes a small, handheld gong, creating a high-pitched, metallic sound. Around him, several others follow his lead, ...

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This article is part of a two-part series. To learn about a biwa master and her music lessons, see here. Traditional Japanese instruments, also known as wagakki, are an intrinsic part of Japan’s rich ...

A gambus on display at the 'Echoes Of The Earth exhibition at GMBB, where visitors can view 55 traditional instruments up close. Photo: The Star/Muhamad Shahril Rosli Food may be the great unifier for ...

At just 19 years old, Belle Sisoski moves with the certainty of an artist twice her age. While her peers navigate university life, temporary jobs – even the occasional existential crisis – this ...

<strong>YONGSAN GARRISON, Republic of Korea</strong> - Seven college musicians filled the Moyer Theater with traditional Korean music as Yongsan Soldiers gazed in ...