A dazzling percussive showcase 'Drum Up JB!' is all set to start its year-long residency at Johor Baru's opera house.
, Drum Up JB! features over 24 drummers and combines drumming, physical movements and other theatre elements to create a powerful, rousing experience.
"Emerging from the pandemic last year, we wanted to create a commercially sustainable model that could support the cultural scene in Johor Baru, while creating a platform to showcase the rich heritage of this city to visitors. Our hope is for Drum Up JB! to be internationally recognised as a must-visit tourist attraction in Johor Baru,” he adds.
The second half, which will see the Orang Orang Drum Theatre collective take to the stage, focuses on the multi-racial percussive instruments of Malaysia, as well as folk songs in different mother tongues.it showcases a range of musical instruments, including Chinese drums, kulintangan, gendang, kompang, shigu and xylophone.
This year, Orang Orang Drum Theatre will take on a monthly stint at Permaisuri Zarith Sofiah Opera House in Johor Baru, bringing to the stage a vibrant blend of music, vocal expression and physical movements. Photo: The Star/Filepic
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