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Rainforest World Music Festival

More than music: As the Rainforest World Music Festival evolves, so does its audience – Maria J. Dass

As the Rainforest World Music Festival enters its 29th year at the foot of Mount Santubong, shifting regional crowds and a younger, more diverse audience highlight its growing role as a cultural crossroads where heritage and contemporary sounds meet.

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