A Legacy Woven in Reed: The Life and Art of Isa Bin Samad Isa Bin Samad, born in Kelantan, Malaysia in 1997, is more than a craftsman; he is a custodian of cultural heritage, a master weaver of sound through the creation of traditional Malay musical instruments. His life story isn’t one of grand pronouncements or sweeping artistic revolutions, but rather a quiet dedication to preserving an ancient art form – specifically, the *serunai*. The serunai, a double-reed wind instrument central to Malaysian ensembles like *Nokara* and *Dikir Barat*, is not merely a tool for music; it’s a vessel of s…