Bear In Mind EP1: The Performing Art Of Mak Yong And Mek Mulung (Zamzuriah Zahari)

As a mother, teacher, dancer, choreographer, actress and singer, Zamzuriah Zahari carries many identities. Nonetheless, her dedication to preserving and reviving the legacy of traditional Malay dance and theatre is always firm.
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HANDS Percussion founder and artistic director Bernard Goh met Zamzuriah during a performance years ago. Both later became friends and have since collaborated in many performances and projects.
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Through "Bear In Mind" podcast series by Hands Percussion Academy, Zamzuriah will talk about the beautiful art of Mak Yong and Mek Mulung. Mak Yong is a Unesco ‘Masterpiece’ and one of Malaysia’s oldest forms of dance drama.
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You will also hear stories about how they perceive current trends in the industry, preserving their art forms while facing different challenges, art education and cultural inheritance. The best part is you will feel inspired by how a long-lasting friendship has helped the art community stay vital by consistently challenging one another through their many collaborations!
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