Sarawakian sape legend Mathew Ngau Jau joins Italian online concert series tonight


Kuching-based sape player Mathew Ngau Jau is part of tonight's online line-up for Piccoli Grandi Concerti (Little Great Concerts), presented by Associazione Culture del Mondo of Italy. Photo: Handout

Legendary Sarawakian sape musician Mathew Ngau Jau has had no problems standing out while touring the world stages with his traditional instrument (a lute with Orang Ulu origins). He has thrilled thousands at European world music festivals and beyond.

Tonight (May 2), Mathew, 67, is taking on a whole new experience as he participates in the global online series Piccoli Grandi Concerti (Little Great Concerts), presented by Associazione Culture del Mondo of Italy.

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