Festival Melayu Ada: Zaibaktian & Friends - The Story

It's almost impossible for me to describe the series of emotions running through me, as I witnessed the unfolding of events in the aftermath of the event titled 'Festival Melayu Ada'. New bonds are forged. Friendships are made. Hopes are renewed. Spirits soared. That sums up FESTIVAL MELAYU ADA: ZAIBAKTIAN & FRIENDS held on the 1st of March 2009 at Hajjah Esah Cafe located at Bussorah Street. Kudos to all performers of the 1st instalment of Festival Melayu Ada: Zaibaktian & Friends - TENGKU NURLELA . HIRMAN . DIANA . YUNOS ERKSAN . ARD . TENGKU ADIL . ROWELL SAKTI . RAVEN . FYNO - Wonderful performances by all and I believe by coming together in this humble showcase, it speaks volumes of their dedication and undying spirit to create an almost unheard before S'pore's own Malay independent music industry. It should have been long time coming but I guess, better late than never. I believe this event will kickstart a long and slow process of a Malay music industry that we can call our own but i'll be praying hard that it'll be a sure thing in years to come :) A gazillion thanks and my deepest appreciation to the wonderful audience of FMA: Zaibaktian & Friends. The soaring sun apparently did not extinguish your thirst for local music and the rain for sure did not dampen your spirit!! Small in numbers but with your relentless support and strong voice, it sure felt like the performers playing in a crowd of a thousand ppl. I did feel like that personally. Thank you for making the choice to be there!! Thank you to Rafiz, Rafaat and Azizah for always giving their very best to support this humble idea that is 'Festival Melayu Ada'. For the positivity, encouragement, support and drive...thank you! To those who did not have the opportunity to be there....i leave with ur some enduring vids...hope you enjoyed them! :)

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