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IWD 2022: Bringing Traditional Sarawakian Music to the Mainstream

Alena Murang, Sape Player

21-Mar-22 14:00

IWD 2022: Bringing Traditional Sarawakian Music to the Mainstream

Alena Murang is a Malaysian Singer-Songwriter and Sape Player. She joins us on the show today to discuss her passion, transitioning from a conventional job to a musician, and if she’s ever faced discrimination in the industry because of her gender.

Produced by: Dashran Yohan

Presented by: Dashran Yohan


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Categories:  performing arts,  music,  personal development

Tags:  Sarawakian music,  the bigger picture,  live and learn,  sarawak,  sape,  art,  passion,  success,  music,  musician,  artist, 


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