New Voices in Southeast Asia

Abstract

Music heritage is a precious asset of any nation. However, in an information age Southeast Asian musicians face many challenges as traditional music connects with global culture and music. Just as in the past when the civilizations of China and India influenced Southeast Asian music so now traditional musicians are reinventing themselves for the 21^st century; blurring the boundaries of genre, but still reflecting the region. How musicians across Southeast Asia are learning to preserve the art form and also inspire new creations is the focus of New Voices in Southeast Asia. The collection will also pave the way for the opening of Southeast Asia Music Museum, a living museum also dedicated to the same focus.