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Music Without Borders: The Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak
Music Without Borders The Rainforest World Music Festival in Sarawak Author:Heidi Munan "Music Without Borders" is a full-colour book with over 500 photographs that capture the essence and exuberance of Sarawak's highly successful, PATA Gold Award-winning Rainforest World Music Festival. Aptly set against the backdrop of the mystical and majestic Mount Santubong, smack in the middle of the rainforest, this festival celebrates its 1... more »0th anniversary this year. Written in a casual and upbeat style, it is a very enjoyable introduction to world music and to many exotic cultures around the world. Get to know ethnic musical instruments with names that probably represent the sounds they make, like the didgeridoo, hurdy-gurdy, dan ty ba, pipa and sybyzgy. Catch a glimpse of the passion behind the pioneers, organisers, dedicated volunteers and undying fans who return year after year. Discover the lifeblood behind the festival as each of the over 100 groups that have performed since the inception of the festival are given prominence. Special highlights on its host state Sarawak its music, its rich cultural heritage and tourist attractions are also featured.« less