A traditional Malaysian drum, three craftsmen and a race against time

It is therefore hardly surprising that many people are unfamiliar with this traditional musical instrument.

Played in groups, usually comprising 12 musicians, the rebana mangkuk is a traditional percussion instrument rooted in Kelantanese Malay rhythms and drumming traditions. Today, it faces the risk of extinction, not in terms of performances but in the art of making the instrument itself.

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