Elton John Farewell tour

Elton John And His Long Goodbye

IN WHAT must be one of the longest goodbyes, Elton John hits the road for three years to bid farewell to his fans. And you'll have to pay handsomely to...

When Will We Have Happy Music?

COVID-19 brought down the curtains on many livelihoods, but few as deafeningly obvious as the concert industry. For artists like Singapore's Ramli Sarip and Airrion Love of The Stylistics, everything...
Ramli Sarip

Ramli Sarip — Rebel To Respect

WHEN he stepped away from the collective might of Sweet Charity, Ramli Sarip was filled with trepidation. Uncertain about the road ahead, he lay aside his fears and walked a path...
Mari Kita

More To Zubir Said Than The National Anthem

THE musical Don’t Call Him Mr. Mari Kita captures in songs and anecdotes the history behind many of the forgotten songs of the self-taught composer, Zubir Said. Julian Wong’s historical perspective of...

Young Cats At Sultangate Music Festival

YOUNG talent gets stage time at this year's Sultangate Music Festival. The line up of talent includes veteran axeman Addy Cradle, who is impressed with the young talent who will...
concept covers

Do You Remember The Concept Album?

THE CONCEPT album was often a band's way to showcase its ability to think beyond three-minute blocks. Back in the 1970s, it was an opportunity for the band to present...

It’s Virtually Jazz Fantastic

TO THE optimist, every dark cloud has a silver lining. For the world, COVID-19 is a serious dark cloud that hangs heavy with uncertainty over everyone. For Jazz pianist Jeremy Monteiro,...

Symphony And Showtunes

Jazz and classical music forms strike a happy compromise with Broadway showtunes. By S. Sakthivel Conductor Joshua Tan and jazz vocalist Rani Singam are collaborating to bring familiar favourites to...
BTS

Fan Power And The Rise Of Super Bands

IN the era before social media, a British quartet with spelling issues ruled the music world. Wherever the Beatles performed, they were met with hordes of screaming fans —...
Tony Memmel

Tony Memmel Will Never Give Up

IT IS hard enough learning to play the guitar with both hands and 10 fingers. Try it without your left forearm. But that didn't stop Tony Memmel. He knew he was...