Riduan Zalani is a versatile percussionist with a keen interest in developing Southeast Asian ethnic drumming in contemporary settings and spotlighting Asian musical traditions on a global stage. An idealist at heart, he takes his dreams to the spotlight through his creative vision while serving his community of musicians, hoping to bring up their level of virtuosity to the world stage. This multi award-winning performer has performed in numerous local and international programmes, which culminated in him earning Singapore’s prestigious National Arts Council’s Young Artist Award in 2015.
His skills, discipline, and dedication made him a force to be reckoned with among international artists, which brought him to various international festivals and performances in more than 60 states throughout Europe, Asia, America, and Oceania.
In 2011, he co-founded Malay Music and Percussion Ensemble, Nadi Singapura and currently serves as its Artistic Director and Head Of Development.