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“(Dama) performances are consistently of a high standard.” THE NST ANNUAL
“... vibrant versatility... transcend cultural and linguistic boundaries... emotive universalism” THE SUNDAY STAR “Malaysia becomes the richer for the beauty of their music.” THE STAR “Words may fail to capture the magic delivered by the deftness of the players' fingers.” THE SUN “... showed taste and restraint... unobtrusive grace.” THE MALAY MAIL
Dama is a multiple award-winning music group, well known for their exquisite blending of western and traditional Chinese musical instruments in their performances. The musicians made their debut in the Malaysian performing arts scene with their sold-out concert, An Evening Of Chinese Chamber Music, in Kuala Lumpur in 1994.
Led by its music director, Khor Seng Chew, Dama has performed music works from both the east and the west, as well as music pieces from around the world. They have been hailed as Malaysia's music ambassador abroad, showcasing their unique brand of music at international world music festivals. The musicians have also been invited to play with the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra and have performed in Istana Budaya (Malaysia), Majestic Theatre (China), Esplanade Concert Hall (Singapore), Jubilee Hall (Singapore), MetroTV Auditorium (Indonesia) and Putra World Trade Centre (Malaysia). They have also participated in the Tsunami Charity Concert to help raise funds the Tsunami victims. Dama's recording of Eternally, a featured number in their Fragrance Of The Night CD, was also featured in renowned film director Tsai Ming-Liang's film, I Don't Want To Sleep Alone, which was screened at the Venice International Film Festival 2006 in Italy. Concerts, 1994–2010 An Evening Of Chinese Chamber Music · The ‘First’ Concert · Rhythm Of The Drums · Reminiscence By The Moon Lake · Spring Kisses Lover’s Tears · Bridges · Earthbound · The Songs In Me · Liu Yun: Portrait Of A Songstress · In The Imperial Garden: A Modern Fable · Fragrance Of The Night · Unforgettable · Love Without End · A Musical Sojourn · Memories · Rendezvous · Le Cabaret Shanghai · September Tale: Teresa Teng, Her Life, Her Songs · Butterfly Lovers – The Musical · I Have A Date With Spring - The Musical Music Festivals, 1994–2010 WOMAD Singapore · Silk & Bamboo Music Festival China · Rainforest World Music Festival · Esplanade Singapore Huayi Festival of Arts · Sabah Tourism Fest · Volvo World Music Festival · Dama Vocal Festival 2008 Boh Cameronian Awards
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