Lewis Pragasam | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 10 August 1957 Kuala Lumpur, Federation of Malaya |
| Died | (aged 66) Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia |
| Genres | Malaysian jazz fusion |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Discography | Asiabeat Project |
Lewis Pragasam (10 August 1957 – 18 December 2023) was a Malaysian percussionist and drummer recognized for his contributions to Malaysian jazz fusion music. He was the founder of the progressive Jazz fusion band Asiabeat in 1979. The group achieved international fame by blending Asian ethnic rhythms and western jazz.[1][2][3]
- ^ Times, New Straits (18 December 2023). "Malaysian jazz legend Lewis Pragasam passes away | New Straits Times". NST Online. Archived from the original on 18 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ "Malaysian jazz legend Lewis Pragasam dies at 66". The Straits Times. 18 December 2023. ISSN 0585-3923. Archived from the original on 27 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
- ^ D'Cruz, Frankie (20 December 2023). "Farewell Lewis Pragasam, pioneer, icon, mentor, friend in need". Free Malaysia Today. Archived from the original on 29 December 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.