Apart from the ongoing Deepavali festival, November is not a busy month in KL and other parts of Malaysia. But if you're willing to wait for the second week, the city will be busy with exhibitions and concerts by both local and international bands.
On Sunday, Nov. 8, Vandal a.k.a. Jason Schadt will blow the stage of Cloth & Clef (30 JL Changkat Kuala Lumpur, MY) with his intelligent rambling and hip-hop infl uenced music on a show named Cypher Sundaze.
With a unique approach to musical life, Jason has accomplished a great deal since fi nding his passion for hip hop at the dawn of the 1990s. As an intrepid traveler, drawing from his experiences as inspiration, Jason has developed a niche for himself amid the monotony of generic artists in today's oversaturated market.
Vandal will also lead the TYGS *13 Emcee Battle at the same venue on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Tickets are free but you've got to be more than 18 to gain entry.
For those looking to get back to the glory days of the 1980s, you can do it in acapella style with "Rocking the Eighties - Acapella Style!" Well, couldn't it be more obvious. Experiencing success from June's Kota Kinabalu Jazz Festival, 14 youngsters from KL will perform a total of 21 songs and medleys from the 1980s without the help of any musical instruments.
They will perform at PJ Live Arts Theatre in Jaya One, Jl. Universiti, Petaling Jaya for three days on Nov. 13, 14 and 15. Pre-registration invitation will not get you in for free, but is required. So email 628.acapalla@gmail.com or call 0129025087 to register. Obligatory donations, which later translate as tickets, for the pre-registered cost about RM30 (US$8.80) for regular visitors and RM20 for students, seniors and disabled jazz enthusiasts.
A workshop will also be held at noon on Nov.15 for those registered to attend the show later in the afternoon.
And the Deepavali festival? The city's Hindus are celebrating Deepavali or "Festival of Lights" this month from October in a nationwide celebration of good over evil.
Kuala Lumpur Tower (Menara KL) hosted the Deepavali Fiesta for the second time in October, but the spirit of the festival lingers. Deepavali sales can still be found across the streets in Penang's Indian enclave, encompassing Market Street, Penang Street, Queen Street and King Street. So if you're looking to get a different cultural experience or simply some shakes of inspiration, November is a good month to venture to Malaysia.
