Gamelan has been a part of local Malay culture since the early 19th century. A group of young practitioners have founded a contemporary gamelan group called Gangsapura with the aim of both keeping the art relevant and teaching new performers. In conjunction with an upcoming four-week course, co-founders Teuku Umar Ilany and Nur Diyana Nadirah talk about their love for gamelan and their vision for their group.

Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan

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Tags:  gamelan,  music,  musicians,  malaysian music,  malaysian instruments,  The Bigger Picture,  Front Row