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Singaporean artistes Mawar Berduri’s and Qis Maraj’s feminist sisterhood

By Leyasheena Panicker The moment the Zoom call connected, we were greeted by the bright and unapologetic personalities of Mawar … More

female rappers , hip hop , kakakadik , malay , mawar berduri , qis maraj , rap , Singapore , southeast asia , women

Zee Avi talks about ‘Good Things’, the new song we need during these dark times

By Mohani Niza In March this year, Malaysian artist Zee Avi released her single ‘Good Things’. It is an apt … More

borneo , good things , sarawak , zee avi

Molly Burch on her melancholic songs: “I love when people tell me my music has helped them through tough times”

By Mohani Niza Molly Burch’s music has been described as “reflecting heartbreak and loss.” The Austin-based indie singer-songwriter agrees, telling … More

Alena Murang on her latest music video ‘Midang Midang’ and how her Kelabit roots influence her music

By Mohani Niza Alena Murang knows more than a thing or two about how nature and tradition cannot be separated … More

alena murang , bario , malaysia , midang midang , sape , sarawak , world music

Malaysian singer-songwriter Alternate Jane on turning heartache into art. Plus, a special peek inside: her latest single ‘Skype Love’

By Mohani Niza Janice Leong, 28, or Alternate Jane, is a full-time doctor and part-time singer-songwriter from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia … More

alternate jane , indie , malaysia , music

Spotlight: Raï musical sensation Cheb Mami

By Mohani Niza You may know him from his famous duet with Sting on the 2001 pop megahit ‘Desert Rose’ … More

ana oulache , cheb mami , douha alia , Raï

Introducing Rosie and the Lazy Buns, a band rocking the Southeast Asian indie landscape with their grunge and alternative rock sounds

By Mohani Niza It is a blessing to chance upon an indie gem such as Rosie and the Lazy Buns. … More

Renaissance man: an interview with Icelandic writer and Björk’s frequent collaborator Sjón at the 2018 Georgetown Literary Festival

Interview by Lawrence Pettener Sigurjón Birgir Sigurðsson, or Sjón for short, is a poet, novelist and lyricist from Iceland. He … More

bjork , codex1962 , iceland , nordic , sjon , thebluefox

7 questions with Nigerian poet and musician Kafayat Quadri

By Mohani Niza Kafayat Quadri is a talented poet and musician from Nigeria.  Her music touches on the lighthearted (listen, … More

Their music is fun and light-hearted, but never trivial: a profile of the punk band Shh … Diam!

By Mohani Niza If there is one thing that the Malaysian band Shh … Diam! (‘Diam’ means ‘quiet’ in Malay) … More

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