The Al McKay Allstars, led by Grammy-winning guitarist and Earth, Wind & Fire legend Al McKay, are set to perform in Kuala Lumpur for a one-night only performance. Known for their high-energy performances, the Allstars will bring timeless hits like "September," "Boogie Wonderland," and "Let’s Groove" to life, celebrating Earth, Wind & Fire’s enduring legacy. We speak to Tim Owens, the lead vocalist of the band, to hear more.



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<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.almckay.com/bio-al-mckay-allstars/">The Al McKay Allstars</a>, led by Grammy-winning guitarist and Earth, Wind &amp; Fire legend Al McKay, are set to perform in Kuala Lumpur for a one-night only performance. Known for their high-energy performances, the Allstars will bring timeless hits like "September," "Boogie Wonderland," and "Let’s Groove" to life, celebrating Earth, Wind &amp; Fire’s enduring legacy. We speak to Tim Owens, the lead vocalist of the band, to hear more.Image credit: Al McKay Allstars

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Retro swing sensations Sean Ghazi and Ida Mariana are back with Tarakucha! Snapshots, promising a fusion of retro, jazz, and Malaysian flavours. Presenting the Malaysian songbook through the show, the dynamic duo join us to share more about the immersive performances in store, with wall-to-wall musicians spanning the entire BoboKL stage-wall, and which features the 12-piece “terrer-menerrer” big band.



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Retro swing sensations Sean Ghazi and Ida Mariana are back with <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/tarakucha-2024">Tarakucha! Snapshots</a>, promising a fusion of retro, jazz, and Malaysian flavours. Presenting the Malaysian songbook through the show, the dynamic duo join us to share more about the immersive performances in store, with wall-to-wall musicians spanning the entire BoboKL stage-wall, and which features the 12-piece “terrer-menerrer” big band.Image credit: BoboKL (via CloudJoi)

Tarakucha! Snapshots

The Shantanand Festival of Arts has always been a platform for celebrating cultural heritage and artistic innovation. This year, the festival dives into the Ramayana, reimagining the epic through performances, workshops, and interactive showcases. Festival Director Dr. Dhanya Thurairajah, and Production Director Kishore Krishnan, join us to share insights into the creative process behind this year's festival, what makes this year’s event special, and to share how this three-day event will bring ancient stories to life through dance, music, workshops, and a spectacular feature production titled I AM RA.



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The <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://sfa.tfa.org.my/">Shantanand Festival of Arts</a> has always been a platform for celebrating cultural heritage and artistic innovation. This year, the festival dives into the Ramayana, reimagining the epic through performances, workshops, and interactive showcases. Festival Director Dr. Dhanya Thurairajah, and Production Director Kishore Krishnan, join us to share insights into the creative process behind this year's festival, what makes this year’s event special, and to share how this three-day event will bring ancient stories to life through dance, music, workshops, and a spectacular feature production titled I AM RA.Image credit: Temple of Fine Arts

Shantanand Festival of Arts 2024 (SFA)

The internationally acclaimed dark comedy The Bee is set to be performed for the first time in Malaysia, adapted into Mandarin. This celebrated work by Japanese playwright Hideki Noda and Irish playwright Colin Teevan offers a disturbing yet humorous dive into a world where the ordinary turns sinister, and where everyday life is overrun by violence and madness. Directed by Loh Kok Man, The Bee brings together a talented, all-star Malaysian cast and award-winning production team. Presented by Pentas Project and W Productions, we speak to the show’s producer, William Yap, to find out what’s in store.



Image credit: Pentas Project & W Productions (via CloudJoi)

The internationally acclaimed dark comedy <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/the-bee">The Bee</a> is set to be performed for the first time in Malaysia, adapted into Mandarin. This celebrated work by Japanese playwright Hideki Noda and Irish playwright Colin Teevan offers a disturbing yet humorous dive into a world where the ordinary turns sinister, and where everyday life is overrun by violence and madness. Directed by Loh Kok Man, The Bee brings together a talented, all-star Malaysian cast and award-winning production team. Presented by Pentas Project and W Productions, we speak to the show’s producer, William Yap, to find out what’s in store.Image credit: Pentas Project &amp; W Productions (via CloudJoi)

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