Chinese drums and Balinese gamelan beat as one at the 'Taksu' concert

Hands Percussion's show 'Taksu' at KLPac sees the marrying of Chinese drums with Balinese gamelan. Photo: Thum Chia Chieh

When it comes to marrying traditions and cultures, sounds and styles, Bernard Goh is definitely your go-to guy.

The artist extraordinaire has helmed local percussion outfit Hands Percussion for over two decades now, tirelessly performing, teaching, spreading international awareness about “shigu” or Chinese lion drums, and forging ahead in performance theatre.