Musician Endang Hyder stands out as the rare Malay musician who plays the erhu. <br /> <br />From performing at corporate events to accompanying artistes and even for royal events, Endang has built a following for her unique interest in the instrument, as for her musical talents. <br /> <br />The erhu, which is sometimes called the Chinese violin, is a two-string musical instrument that is commonly used to accompany Chinese operas. <br /> <br />“I fell in love with the sound of the erhu. It’s so melodious. It’s unique. Its music calms the soul, it’s different from other musical instruments,” said Endang, now 31. <br /> <br />Endang, whose real name is Ell Zain Hyder Zainuddin, grew up with a strong love for music, which got the support and encouragement of her family. <br /> <br />She credited her interest and ability to pick up the erhu on her growing up years in Kampar, Perak. <br /> <br />“Ever since I was young, I’ve been surrounded by people of all races. The housing area I live in in Kampar also has many ethnic Chinese,” said the musician, who holds a Licentiate (LLCM) diploma from the London College of Music. <br /> <br />Get the full story: http://bit.ly/2zErrKk <br /> <br />Website: https://www.themalaysianinsight.com <br />Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themalaysianinsight <br />Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/msianinsight/ <br />Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msianinsight/
