Inspired by their collaborative teaching of YST’s World Music Ensemble course, “Nusa Swara” (Island Voices) is presented by Syafiqah ‘Adha and Rosemainy Buang and explores the creation of new music by harnessing sounds of the Nusantara/Malay world with technology. Through their collaboration, Syafiqah and Rose will uncover novel musical expressions from the convergence and collision of traditional and contemporary elements from each of their own musical background and expertise. Their music will also explore themes of customs and rituals, home, identity and womanhood.

ABOUT SYAFIQAH ‘ADHA
Syafiqah ‘Adha is a prominent figure in Singapore’s music scene as a composer, a traditional Malay music accordionist and an educator. While formally trained in the genre of contemporary classical music, Syafiqah emerges as a versatile composer. Her creative aesthetic is a unique voice that stems from her foundations as a classical-trained musician and a traditional Malay music practitioner. Syafiqah often engages in collaborative multi-disciplinary and intercultural works to expand her creative output and find new meanings in collective musical expressions.

ABOUT ROSEMAINY BUANG
Rosemainy Buang is a Singaporean gamelan musician, educator, composer and sound artist who, with over a decade of gamelan training, continues to broaden her creative horizons through interdisciplinary collaborations, approaching art-making with a multi-disciplinary and experimental spirit that seeks to question, build upon, and expand the limits of traditional soundscapes, philosophies and aesthetics.

TICKETING INFORMATION

Free with registration via yst.eventbrite.com

Patrons without valid tickets will not be allowed entry. Out of respect for all patrons, late admission will only be allowed at suitable intervals. No children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.

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ACCESSIBILITY

YST offers step-free access from the street to all venues within the building. Accessible seating arrangements can be made for patrons with access needs. If you require more information about our facilities or wish to book accessible seats, please contact muscomms@nus.edu.sg

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