Young Artist Award 2015
World music and traditional Malay music artist
Diploma in World Music, Class of 2007
Music alumnus, drummer and percussionist Riduan Zalani embarked on his artistic journey from the age of seven. As a passionate ambassador of Malay traditional music, Riduan consistently pushes boundaries to create new blends of modern and traditional Malay music.
Riduan has taken his music around the world, representing Singapore at renowned music festivals including Moomba Festival and World of Music, Arts and Dance (WOMAD). In 2011, he co-founded NADI, a traditional Malay music band comprising 27 volunteer youth members. He was awarded the Goh Chok Tong Promise Award in 2006 and the Singapore National Day Silver Award in 2009 for his achievements in putting Malay music on the world stage. Riduan is also the proud recipient of the Singapore Youth Award 2013.
In his spare time, Riduan conducts motivational talks at organisations such as the Singapore Boys’ Home and volunteers with the Spastic Children’s Association of Singapore.
