CALENDAR
A list of events, performances and
projects by PUSAKA and affiliates
PUSAKA curates and organises public performances, talks, and workshops featuring masters and acclaimed figures in the field of culture and the arts, tradition, literature and history to encourage public participation in the vibrant cultural life of Malaysia and the wider region. PUSAKA events are open to all.
On the occasion of PUSAKA's 21st year,
PUSAKA presents
TINARIWEN Returns to Malaysia
Tinariwen is a Grammy Award-winning group of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara Desert region of northern Mali. The band was formed in 1979, founded by Ibrahim Ag Alhabib. Their music is performed in the traditional West African music guitar style known as assouf that originated from the “great bend” region along the Niger River, between Timbuktu and Gao.
Tinariwen blend traditional Tuareg rhythms and melodies with electric guitars and traditional instrumentation with soaring vocals. All the songs are sung in their native Tamashek language.
Date: 15 December 2023
Place: JIOSPACE
Lot 1, Jalan 19/1b, Seksyen 19,
46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Organised by PUSAKA, in collaboration with Embassy of France -Malaysia
For tickets, contact:
https://www.jiotix.asia/
Contact: ask@jiotix.asia
or +6011-5100 3111
PUSAKA presents
UNDER THE PERSIAN MUSICAL SKY
A concert featuring Kayhan Kalhor, Grammy Award-winning master of the kamancheh (Persian spike fiddle)
With Kiya Tabassian on setar (Persian lute)
and Ziya Tabassian on tombak (Persian drum)
Date: Sat, 15 September 2018
Time: 8:30-10:00PM
Venue: Auditorium, Islamic Arts Museum
Organised by PUSAKA with the support of:
High Commission of Canada in Malaysia
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Official Hotel:
PNB Perdana Hotel & Suites On The Park Kuala Lumpur
Public Talk: Music of the Islamic World
By Eddin Khoo, Writer, Founder-Director, PUSAKA
Date: Saturday, 15 September 2018
Time: 3:00-4:00PM
Place: Education Briefing Area, Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
A Workshop on Persian Classical Music - With Kayhan Kalhor, Kiya Tabassian, and Ziya Tabassian
World-renowned Persian musicians Kayhan Kalhor, Kiya Tabassian and Ziya Tabassian take participants on a journey through the history and development of Persian classical music, from its ancient origins to its expression in contemporary times.
Date: Sunday, 16 September 2018
Time: 2:00-4:00PM
Place: Special Gallery, Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia
Jalan Lembah Perdana, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Living Arts Culture Festival 2018 | Festival Seni Hidup 2018
PUSAKA is co-curator for the Living Arts Culture Festival this weekend, organised by JKKN. We are presenting Tari Saman of Aceh, Ca Tru singing of Vietnam, Classical Khmer Dance of Cambodia, alongside local traditions of Awang Batil, Mah Meri arts and crafts, and Dhol drumming.
Date: 9, 10, 11 November 2018
Place: MaTiC, Tourism Malaysia,
Jalan Ampang , KL, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia