Calling Sape players to special gathering on Oct 21
MIRI: The beauty of Orang Ulu traditional musical instrument Sape is known and appreciated by many people worldwide.
This is in part the result of aggressive promotion by local musicians committed to spread the interest in Sape to the world.
“Nevertheless, there is still a need to unearth the many talents among Sarawakians, especially the younger generation, said a renowned local Sape player Hallan Hashim. Hallan, who is the founder of Sape Movement, said they are holding the first gathering of Sape players from Miri here on Oct 21.
“The gathering aims to promote the talents of Sape players as well as to expose them. It also enables cultural sharing with the people,” Hallan told a press conference at Bitter Sweet Café here recently.
Organised by Sape Movement, in partnership with Orang Ulu Sarawak Youths Association ( Yousa), Bitter Sweet Café, Ethnic Corridor Sdn Bhd and Miri Sape Community, the event will be held from 8pm to 10pm.
“We are inviting all Sape players in Miri and the surrounding areas to come and meet us at the gathering,” he said.
Hallan also said other activities in the pipeline include Sape workshop and exhibition, and Sunset Music Fest 2018.
Members of Sape Movement present at the press conference were Garry Sudom Raymond, Hayree Hashim and Hezekiah Asim. Also present was Yousa president Spanski Steven.
Meanwhile, budding singers and musicians are invited to attend a vocal workshop to be conducted by Grandeur Chin the principal of Amazing Music Academy, from 1pm to 5pm on Oct 14.
The workshop is organised by Yousa in collaboration with Amazing Music Academy and Radiant Music. It will be held at AV Room of Pustaka Miri here.
Participation is limited to only 50 people, who will receive certificates at the end of the workshop. For further information on the gathering and workshop, please contact Hallan at 014- 8848790, Garry Sudom Raymond at 016- 5796275, Spanski at 014- 6806929 or Phoster at 0122817030.