Event Listing: Rainforest World Music Festival 2007

Getting tired of hip hop and rock music already? Then it's time to try on something really exclusive that's happening soon this month. From 13 to 15 July, the Sarawak Tourism Board is proud to present you the annual Rainforest World Music Festival 2007, and will be held at Sarawak Cultural Village, Kuching, Sarawak. Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique festival that brings together renowned world music musicians from all continents on stage.

This year's line-up consists of the world's notable musicians including Huun Huur Tu, Malerija, Tarika Be, Shannon, Khac Chi, Doghouse Skiffle Group, Ensemble Kaboul, Inka Marka, Foghorn String Band, Tammorra, Shooglenifty, Black Umfolosi, Randy Raine Reusch, Mas Y Mas, and our own homeground talents including Aseana Percussion Unit, Anak Adi' Rurum, Kelapang Kelabit Bamboo Band, Tabuh Pak Ainal, Mah Meri and Jerry Kamit. Check the schedule on whose playing on what date.

Tickets are available via Ticket Charge at RM80 for the one-day pass and RM200 for the all three-day pass.

A couple of hours back, there was a Rainforest World Music gathering party held in Laundry. Featured bands include The Abonation Band, DJ J-Sun, The Purple Magic Sample Ensemble, Tugu Drum Circle and Bantus Capoeira. World music enthusiasts across states came down over to watch these guys performed. Some were really enjoying by tagging along some beats on their beer bottles and glasses, and some were really overly shocked to discover such music do exist real live. You can see some jaws tangling wide open wondering what in the world 20 over musicians playing their instruments creating such unique sound, or perhaps known as noise. Mia Palencia was great. Overall, the crowd wasn't really supportive, but the music was definitely way better than yesterday's event.

If you're interested to know more about these bands, you can start googling for more of their information in your browser. Experience world music freely.