Wavelength Ep241

Alena Murang | Azrul Zainal & Omar Aiman

17-May-21 22:00

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With our eyes set on unearthing the freshest flavours from unexpected places, we widen our scope with hand-picked musical gems from all across Asia. This week, Sape player and singer-songwriter Alena Murang shares what influenced her in the process of writing her latest album called 'Sky Songs'. Azrul & Omar from local band Jaggfuzzbeats also drops by to share some stories behind the long awaited new release, 'Subtle Shift'.

Alena Murang - Put Burui
Alena Murang Interview 1
Alena Murang - Gitu’an
Alena Murang Interview 2
Alena Murang - Warrior Spirit
Jaggfuzzbeats - Stay
Jaggfuzzbeats interview
Jaggfuzzbeats - In Time

Produced by: Othniel Ting

Presented by: Othniel Ting

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Categories: Music, Film

Tags: wavelength, asian jams, asian music, alena murang, sky songs, jaggfuzzbeats, subtle shift,

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