By Shie-Lynn Lim
What: The Penang World Music Festival returns after a three-year hiatus and will be headlined by 18 acts ranging from blues to salsa. Performers include Malaysia’s Aseana Percussion Unit, South Korea’s traditional music group Tori Ensemble, and Mongolia’s ethnic band Altan Urag, which combines instruments such as the bishguur (a traditional horn), morin khuur (horse-head fiddle) and throat-singing.
When: Friday, Saturday and Sunday
Where: Quarry Recreational Park, Botanic Gardens