The 14th Rainforest World Music Festival begins this evening with a reception in Kuching. Concerts start tomorrow, July 8th and will run until July 10th. This inspiring musical and cultural celebration of contemporary and traditional world music takes place under the imposing shadow of Mount Santubong, and in the midst of a virgin rainforest at the edge of the South China Sea. As well as evening performances on the main stage, there are afternoon workshops, lectures, jam sessions and smaller concerts.
For purchase/booking/enquiries please visit www.ticketcharge.com.my or call ticketCharge Hotline: +6 03-9222 8811 or at TicketCharge @ No 42A-1, Jalan Metro Pudu, Fraser Business Park, Off Jalan Yew, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. You may also purchase tickets from TicketCharge outlets namely Chambers Music, Telventure Sdn Bhd, Rock Corner all in the Klang Valley or at Speedy Outlets throughout the country.
Tickets also on sale at Sarawak Tourism Board’s Visitors Information Centres in Kuching (082-410944), Sibu (084-340980) and Miri (085-434180).
For more details, log on to www.rainforestmusic-borneo.com.
Read the whole Rainforest World Music Festival 2011 series:
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Interview with Dato’ Rashid Khan, Advisor to the Rainforest World Music Festival
- Jammings Begin at Rainforest World Music Festival 2011
- Rainforest World Music Festival 2011 Holds Tree Planting Ceremony
- Rainforest World Music Festival Kicks Off at Kuching Waterfront
- The Workshops Are the Heart of the Rainforest World Music Festival
- The Wondrous World of Leweton Women’s Water Music
- Sounds of Malaysia and Global Beats on July 8th at Rainforest World Music Festival 2011
- European Innovators and Merengue Fire on July 9th at Rainforest World Music Festival
- Grand Finale at 2011 Rainforest World Music Festival
- Post Rainforest World Music Festival: On to Kuching
- Post Rainforest World Music Festival, Encounter with the Orangutans
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
