And now for something more upbeat. Like the previous ghazal tunes Memikat Janda (Charming a Divorcee) and Dia Datang (Here She Comes), Lenggang Lenggok (Swing and Sway) is a song dedicated to women – her captivating sways, her charming smiles, her glistening black Pantene locks…you get the idea. I guess women are just more interesting… [Read more…]
Menyusun tari, alah tari, sembah diberi Assembling the dance, o dance, I offer my salute Cergas tangkas, alah sayang, gerak dan geri Fit and fast, o love, the movements go Menjunjung tinggi, amboi tinggi, seni sejati In high regard I hold, o my how high, the pure arts Pusaka asli, alah asli, hai ibu pertiwi … [Read more…]
This video features the song Joget Tari Lenggang (Swaying Dance Joget), also known as Joget Pahang, named after the state in Peninsula Malaysia famous for huge swathes of the oldest rainforest in the world (yes, we Malaysians and our never-ending quest for Guinness book glory). Joget is a popular dance tracing its roots back to… [Read more…]
January 14, 2010
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