This volume explores the major genres of the Malaysia’s colourful tradition of the performing arts. The first section introduces the sources of that tradition and is followed by sections expounding individual genres including storytelling, Wayang Kulit, theatre, and instrumental music. Art forms covered in the volume include—among others—Pantun, Mak Yong, Malay, Chinese and Indian folk dances, Orang Asli music, Asyik and Joget Gamelan, the Nobat orchestra, contemporary dance, recorded popular music, and Malay films.

Editor: Prof Dr Ghulam-Sarwar Yousof
ISBN: 978-981-3018-56-3