Beating to the Drum of the Mah Meri

Dr Clare Chan Suet Ching, Associate Professor, Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia

07-Aug-24 19:00

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Made in Malaysia is the show that’s all about the people and things that make Malaysia, Malaysia. This month's focus is on Malaysian music, and in this episode, we'll be uncovering the rhythms and grooves of the indigenous Mah Meri community of Pulau Carey.

Image Credit: KYTan, Shutterstock

Produced by: Alena Nadia

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: History/Heritage, music

Tags: malaysian music, indigenous music, mah meri, Pulau Carey,

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