Ooi Eow Jin: A Humble Virtuoso in Malaysia’s Music History

Ooi Eow Jin: A Humble Virtuoso in Malaysia’s Music History
Ooi Eow Jin later in his life.

“Mr. Ooi is one of a handful of non-Malays involved in a predominantly Malay business: ‘Playing Malay music and appreciating it is something that has grown on me over the years. I can sit down and play any sort of traditional Malay tune on the spur of the moment. I have them all categorised in my mind.’” 

“Keep Evolving” Malay Mail, 5 November 1982

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