By Amanda L
KUCHING, June 28: The familiar melody of Easy Like Sunday Morning filled the Rainforest World Music Festival (RWMF) grounds as legendary American soul band The Commodores featuring founding member Thomas McClary, delivered one of the most anticipated performances of the festival’s second night.
Thousands of festivalgoers gathered before the main stage at the Sarawak Cultural Village, singing along to the band’s timeless hit as the evening concluded on a nostalgic high.
Before The Commodores took the stage, audiences were treated to a diverse line up celebrating musical traditions from across Asia.
The evening began with Akasha’s Magic Hour performance, followed by the thunderous rhythms of The Thunder Beat of Nanyang Wushu Drums whose energetic display drew loud cheers from the crowd.
Sabah’s Straw Lim then slowed the pace with laid back folk melodies before the Philippines’ Drum Up reignited the atmosphere with an energetic percussion performance that had festivalgoers clapping and dancing.
Sambasunda from Indonesia brought traditional Sundanese sounds to the festival before Mongolia and Japan’s Namgar captivated audiences with haunting vocals and a performance that blended ancient musical traditions with contemporary influences.
The excitement reached its peak when The Commodores appeared on stage, with fans singing along to classics including Lady (You Bring Me Up) and All Night Long turning the festival grounds into a massive open air chorus.
The final day of the Rainforest World Music Festival 2026 on Sunday (June 28) will feature performances by TA’DAN, Drum Up, Suk Binie, Fergana Cultural Group, ASIA7 and Akasha before British acid jazz band Incognito headlines the closing night. — DayakDaily
