The imposing picture of Jim Madasamy in the background captures a magnificent moment of old and new musicians as Itoh performs ‘Apa Nak Di Kato’ with the Aswara band.
It was a historic evening when the songs of an Indian artiste in an all-Malay band and the generosity of two other Indians toward marginalised musicians, took centre stage. As Nancy declared in her speech: “Music and the arts are key contributors to unity in this country. No one can break our unity.” As stories flowed, and old friends reunited, one could sense nonetheless the hint of desolation these music greats were experiencing.
The Malaysian virtue of caring and sharing that shone throughout the evening was the philanthropy of businessman Rajendran Ramasamy of Amalan Setar Sdn Bhd.
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