Indian Music and Arts in Malaysia Have Many Roots
By Paul Augustin, Duraagashini Kathigesu
April 2022 FEATURE
INDIAN MUSIC IN Malaya before the 20th century was mainly of the Indian Classical and Carnatic modes, and these were performed in temples for religious celebrations and festivities by classical musicians brought in from India.This was a boon for many in the local Indian community who also benefitted in receiving a musical education.Beyond Temple Walls Around 1920[1], estate worker Kaliya Perumal Devar Vathiyar[2] founded Tamil Street Theatre. Its plays, inspired by the Purana Tales, were staged and performed in Sungai Rambai...
Paul Augustin
is the director of Penang House of Music, and founder and festival director of the Penang Island Jazz Festival.
Duraagashini Kathigesu
has just completed her internship at Penang House of Music and is currently still attached to the organisation as a part-timer doing documentation and research work.
