Bossanova – The People and The Music
By Xiong and Badar

Voices In The Garden
By Denise Mininfield, Mark David and others

The Voice is an instrument of the purest form. Various forms of vocal techniques, exercises, styles and presentations will be shared by those who use it best.

Rhythm Therapy
By Edwin Nathaniel and Paul Lau

Music has been known and used universally in therapy programmes specifically designed for those with special needs. The facilitators shared their experiences and successes in conducting such specific rhythm therapy programmes.

Brazilian Grooves
By Pascoal Meirelle

Brazilian rhythms are among the most popular and recognized rhythms in the world. Pascoal - Master Drummer with over 40 years of experience, shared his knowledge and experience on the various forms of Brazilian Grooves.

Acoustic Guitar Finger Picking Style
By Thomas Fellow

In the hands of a master, the six strings of guitar will sound like a band. The style and technique of the guitar was conducted by Professor Thomas Fellow, Chairman of the Department of Guitar / World Music in the Conservatory of Music in Dresden, Germany.

Community Drum Circle
By Members of Aseana Percussion Unit & Tugu Drum Circle

Throughout the ages, drumming has been used as a form of communication, for celebrations & festivals and for therapy to promote healing of body, mind & soul. Come share in this experience! Bring along your drums and percussions to participate in this fun workshop.

Stylistic Interpretations in Jazz
By Wilson Quah

Popular songs with a Jazz “twist” - A presentation of the various styles of performing jazz and exploring ways on “jazzing” up popular songs by Berklee Graduate - Wilson and supported by The ARECA Quartet.

Venue : Grand Ballroom, Bayview Beach Resort, Batu Ferringhi, Penang
Time : 10.00 am
Entry Requirement : By Festival Ticket

Jazz Flirts With Tradition
By Tran Manh Tuan

With a passion for jazz and the knowledge of traditional Vietnamese music, Tuan, combines these two different musical genres and elements and presents it as one.

Jazz For Kids
By Denise Mininfield, supported By Edwin Nathaniel and Wilson Quah

“Twinkle Twinkle Little Star” and “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” are some of the nursery rhymes used to stimulate the creative minds of the young. Children below the age of 12 years and parents joined the fun.

2008 Performers

They came, they played and they charmed the crowds. Check out the masters of music here

Supporting Events

Everyone loved being part of the Festival. Find out how they enjoyed themselves with our activities in store.

Competition

The competiton is now OPEN for registration! Check out the details to enter here.

This Charity Dinner is in aid of providing for the less fortunate & underprivileged women & children.