Dewangga Sakti literally means Magical Tapestry. Founded in 2000, this ensemble attempts to bring age old ethnic Malay music to the contemporary audiences of today.
The group revives traditional song forms such as zapin, inang, asli, and joget etc which forms the very foundation of Malaysia’s folk musical tradition.
In a way, the band’s music is representation of the main musical genres of the spice islands of Southeast Asia.
Dewangga Sakti’s music is characterized by a strong passion for traditional rhythm and melodic forms, while imbuing it with creative ornamentation and a new vigour.
Apart from performance at formal and non-formal functions,the band also involved with Tourism Malaysia promotion in Taiwan (2006),China (2007) and Japan (2006 & 2008)
Among the instruments used in this ensemble are gambus (pear-shaped Middle Eastern instrument known as Oud in Arabic), rebana (Malay tradisional percussion), ,violin,etc.
The ensemble consists of Azman Azahar (vocals,acoustic guitar),Zulkifli Ramli (gambus (oud)),Norman Soo(violin) ,Abdul Raof (percussion) Wah Yun Kua (percussion),Irwan Effendy (accordian) and Syamsulfaiz (bass guitar,currently in Dubai and will rejoin in 2011)
They have just released their debut CD -an EP called mabok Kepayang consists of five originals -all written,arranged and produced by the band themselves.It is released by Penerbitan Lewat Senja in June 2008.Currently,they are writing materials for the full length album.
Mabok Kepayang Cd is priced at RM15.00 (pls add RM3 for postage)/Overseas USD10.00 (postage included).For more info,pls refer to http://dewanggasakti.blogspot.com or call/sms (6) 013 207 8407
Or if you are in Kuala Lumpur, you can go to Tool n Trade,1st Floor,Campbell Complex to purchase the CD.Other outlets /galleries (where you can buy their CD) will be announced soon!
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