Malaysia Joget Sampeh
Arrival: Malaysia Peninsular and insular Racial mixture Orang asli, Malay, Chinese, Indian European colonialism began in the 1500s Independence from Britain in 1957 Predominantly Muslim
Joget First Impressions Aural Analysis Social dance Western & Asian Asli band: a violin, a knobbed gong, a flute (optional), and rebana/gendan Duple- and triple-beat divisions Colotomic structure
Cultural Considerations Portuguese occupation Professional female dancers
Sampeh (in Sarawak and East Kalimantan) First Impressions Drone and melody An abundance of ornaments Aural Analysis Duple meter High and low registers
Cultural Considerations Entertainment Dance music