Melaka-based cultural activist gives Kristang language folk songs a global audience

Theseira will be performing a set of Kristang language folk songs in his virtual series surrounding Melaka Portuguese roots, music and stories. Photo: Handout

There is nothing like a "front porch" singalong and storytelling session surrounding folk-based songs to keep the spirits up.

"It's the simple things that can cheer people up. It's been a tough year for everybody with the ongoing pandemic, and we all can do with something familiar to get us through the gloom," says Martin Theseira, a Melaka-based cultural activist and musician, who will be introducing two Kristang language folk song sessions on the digital platform Explore Malaysia Virtually on Nov 28 and 29.