More Than Noise: Exploring Malaysia’s Experimental Music Scene

Kok Siew Wai, Co-founder, Kuala Lumpur Experimental Film, Video & Music (KLEX) Festival

20-Nov-24 19:00

More Than Noise: Exploring Malaysia’s Experimental Music Scene

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Tonight, we’re diving into the genre-defying world of Malaysian experimental music. From free jazz to harsh noise, multidisciplinary artist Kok Siew Wai takes us on a journey in an attempt to explain the unexplainable qualities of experimentation, how the experimental scene got its start in Malaysia, and how the Kuala Lumpur Experimental Film, Video & Music (KLEX) Festival continues to push sonic boundaries and embrace a new space for artists.

Image Credit: KLEX Fest, Facebook

Produced by: Sudais Ferhard

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek

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Categories: performing arts, music

Tags: KLEX, experimental music, Kuala Lumpur Experimental Art & Music (KLEX) Festival, music festival, music, kok siew wai, harsh noise, improvisation, free jazz,

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