The
Borneo World Music Expo consists of a trade fair, musical showcases,
conferences, exhibitions and networking sessions. It brings together the worlds
of traditional, ethnic, folk and roots music to Kuching, Sarawak for the 3-day
event. The expo is the first of its kind to be organized in South East Asia.
The 2013 edition is the inaugural event.
The
exposition is the prelude to Sarawak's iconic music festival; the Rainforest
World Music Festival which will take place two days later (28-30 June 2013).
This annual event is intended to serve as a platform to expose South East Asia
ethnic musicians to the international market.
The
Expo aims at bringing together professionals from the worlds of folk, roots,
ethnic and traditional music and also includes concerts, conferences and
documentary films. It contributes to networking as an effective means of
promoting music and culture of all kinds across frontiers.
The
public is welcome at the evening showcases on 25 & 26 June.
Come
hear music from Sarawak, West Malaysia, Aceh, India, Korea, Indonesia and more,
10 artists in all.
Click
here for details.
