Doppelganger Indie Picks . August 2009

Hi! Welcome to Doppelganger's Indie Pick of the month. Btw, if you know of anyone and would like to recommend it to us, email openmickl@ gmail.com and we'll check it out. This month, we begin with something just discovered at a boardroom meeting - a very very cool traditional sounds of Zapin fused with modern funk! Plus, spotted, a young and talented guy who was introduced to us recently. Check out Ariff Abu Bakar's vid below. Also, the Doppelganger crew pays its respects to two very very inspiring peeps who have since passed on to the better side.

Malaysia

Artist: Ariff Abu Bakar

::::Want to LEARN something? Listen to this new talent::::

Malaysia
Artist: Zapin Fusion

::::Ever heard of Zapin Fusion???::::

Malaysia

Artist: Yasmin Ahmad

An interview with Yasmin Ahmad (1958 - 2009) - an inspiring Malaysian filmmaker who broke the glass ceiling in many respects from covering issues normally untouched, to winning countless awards. A Malaysian.

USA

Artiste: Michael Jackson

This is a tribute video to (((MJ))). The man who inspired me musically:)

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