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Asia New Singer Competition
''Asia New Singer Competition'' () is a singing competition established by Shanghai Cultural Development Foundation in Shanghai, China, featuring younger and relatively unestablished contestants from many Asian countries, although contestants from Europe and Oceania have also participated and won awards. Some participants like Siti Nurhaliza, Misha Omar and Jaclyn Victor from Malaysia and My Tam from Vietnam would go on to become superstars in their countries. Shila Amzah later rose to fame in Asia after sign a record deal in Shanghai China. It is usually held with the Shanghai Music Festival, although recent editions have been held in Beijing and Penang, Malaysia. Summary Note: the "1st" competition in 1991 featured only Chinese singers and was simply called ''New Singer Competition'' (新人歌手大赛). Zhu Hong (朱虹) was the winner. See also * Voice of Asia * Asian Wave * K-Pop Star Hunt K-POP Star Hunt is a regional competition that captures the popularity of Korea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rachelle Ann Go
Rachelle Ann Villalobos Go (born August 31, 1986) is a Filipino singer and actress. Known primarily for her work in musical theatre, theater, she has starred in musicals on Broadway theatre, Broadway and in the West End theatre, West End. She began her career as a pop artist in her native country and has received List of roles and awards of Rachelle Ann Go, many accolades, including an Aliw Awards, Aliw Award, an MTV Pilipinas Music Award, two Awit Awards, and five Myx Music Awards. ''Tatler'' magazine named her one of the most influential people in Asia in 2021. Go started performing in singing competitions as a child, and first gained recognition after winning the television talent show ''Search for a Star'' (2003). She signed with Viva Records (Philippines), Viva Records in 2004 and released her self-titled debut studio album, supported by the cover single "Don't Cry Out Loud (song), Don't Cry Out Loud". Go then competed at the 2004 Asia New Singer Competition, Shanghai Musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Asian Wave
''Asian Wave'' is a 2012 Chinese reality singing talent show featuring contestants from many different Asian countries. The show premiered on 11 July 2012 on Dragon Television. On 20 September 2012, Malaysian singer-songwriter Shila Amzah won the competition by unanimous vote, after performing 3 songs (in the final rounds) in 3 languages ( Malay, English and Mandarin). Format The first 16 episodes, first shown between 11 July 2012 and 30 August 2012, feature competitions amongst 66 Greater China contestants (including music groups). Competition was so strong that established singer Fiona Fung from Hong Kong failed to reach even the Final 16. In the end, the 6 finalists were selected (in order of finish): # Chang Shilei # Sun Bolun (孙伯纶) # Liang Yi-chen (梁一貞) # Guo Yifan (郭一凡) # Henry Huo # Yu Chaoying (余超颖) & Guo Meizi (郭美孜) They qualified to the Asian Region contest for a chance to compete with 18 contestants from the rest of Asia. * Anirudh Bhol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voice Of Asia
Voice of Asia (, ''Azııa Daýysy''; , ''Golos Azii'') is a music festival that has been held annually in Almaty, Kazakhstan since 1990. It features artists from all over Asia, Eastern Europe and other regions. The usual venue for the festival is the outdoor skating rink "Medeu", located on the mountainous outskirts of the Tian Shan, a few kilometers from the center of Almaty. The festival program includes concerts by popular performers and a vocal competition. Over the years, the festival's headliners have included international pop music stars such as Gloria Gaynor, Alla Pugacheva, Toto Cutugno, Patricia Kaas, Valery Leontiev, Boney M., Bаccara, Secret Service, Black Eyed Peas and others. In 2024, Jason Derulo gave his first solo concert in Almaty. In 2005 the event was suspended due to lack of funds. The festival has resumed in 2023. Singing competition summary See also * Our Sound *Asia Song Festival * Asian Wave * Asia New Singer Competition References Voiceofasi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Smokey Mountain (band)
Smokey Mountain was a Philippines, Filipino singing group formed by musical director, composer, and National Artist of the Philippines, National Artist for Music, Ryan Cayabyab, and executive producer Judd Berlin. The group was based in Manila, Philippines, and had James Coronel, Geneva Cruz, Jeffrey Hidalgo, and Tony Lambino as its original members. Jayson Angangan, Chedi Vergara, and Zhar Santos joined for the second lineup after Geneva Cruz, Jeffrey Hidalgo, and Tony Lambino left the group. Eventually, James Coronel left to pursue a solo career. Anna Fegi replaced Shar Santos during the 1994 tour in Japan. History The group was named after the Smokey Mountain garbage dump in Manila. In 1989, the group released its first self-titled pop music, pop album. The group's first hit, ''Kailan'' ("When"), was number one on national airwaves for eight straight weeks and the album hit gold, platinum, and double-platinum status within months of its release. In late 1990, the group w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carol Banawa
Carol Claire Aguilar Banawa-Crisostomo (born March 4, 1981), better known in the Philippines as Carol Banawa, is a Filipino people, Filipina singer-songwriter, actress, and nurse currently based in United States of America, United States. She is a Star Magic Batch 4 alumna. Early life and career Raised in Batangas, she has two siblings, Alexander and Cherry. Banawa started singing when she was a little girl while her family lived in Saudi Arabia. Her family then moved back to the Philippines. There, she was invited to join the new roster of ABS-CBN stars through the children-oriented show ''Ang TV''. She has performed at the Madison Square Garden in New York City at the 2003 New York Music Festival. In 2004, Pinoyvision Records Released: her ''Platinum Hits Collection'' album, a compilation of her songs. The album also comes with a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Manana Japaridze
Manana Japaridze ( ka, მანანა ჯაფარიძე; ), or simply known as Manana is a Georgian-Azerbaijani singer. She has been an Honorary Artist of Azerbaijan since 2009. Early life Born and raised in Tbilisi, Georgia, she appeared on the professional stage at the age of five and was a singer of the very popular children's groups as "Tolia" and "Chiora". In the same year, she finished secondary school before being graduated from the Tbilisi Art Gymnasia. In the year of 1995, she entered the vocal department of the Tbilisi branch of the German Modern Art, Jazz and Show-business Academy. In 2000, she graduated from the Academy. In her early years, Manana participated in various competitions for young singers, winning important awards. In 1996 she won the main award of the young singers' "Crystal Fir" competition in Borjomi, (Georgia), then in 1997 she became a laureate of the young singers' "Crystal Note" International competition in Moscow, Russia. Career In 19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erkin Abdulla
Erkin Abdulla (; zh, s=艾尔肯·阿布都拉, t=艾爾肯·阿布都拉, p=Aiěrkěn Ābùdùlā; born July 8, 1978) is a Chinese musician of Uyghur ethnicity. His musical style bridges contemporary folk, Uyghur pop and flamenco. Biography Abdulla was born in Qopan, a small village in Kargilik County, Kashgar, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China, on July 8, 1978. He started studying guitar when he was twelve. In 1997, he went to Beijing to go to university and started his music career. Graduated from the Minzu University of China, Central Conservatory of Music and Los Angeles Musicians Institute. Erkin Abdulla is a Uyghur musician, music style is Contemporary Folk, Uyghur pop and Flamenco. With his unique voice and superb guitar skills, his music has various elements. Erkin combined Uyghur folk and modern music styles to create a cross-cultural and borderless global music style. In 2002, he released his first album "Caravan", was awarded “Best Musical Album” and � ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vince Chong
Vincent Chong Ying-Cern ( zh, s=张英胜, t=張英勝, poj=Tiuⁿ Eng-sèng, j=Zoeng1 Jing1 Sing3, p=Zhāng Yīngshèng, born 30 September 1979) is a Malaysian singer, internationally known by his stage name Vince , is the first reality TV star to issue from Malaysian Akademi Fantasia. Chong is popular as a R&B-inclined singer-songwriter. His popularity increased internationally after he teamed up with Nikki Gil and Alicia Pan to record the theme from High School Musical, Breaking Free (Asian Version). Family, education and early career Chong was born in 1979 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His father was Chong Chen Kian, of Chinese ethnic origin, and mother Susan Ann Higgs from England. He has four younger siblings: Pamela, Daniel, Ian and Sean and an older sister Vanessa. His sisters Pamela and Vanessa competed in ''The Amazing Race Asia 2'' and finished as runners-up. His brother, Sean is also one of the singers of Budi Bahasa Budaya Bangsa (1 Malaysia version) as representin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Iskandar Ismail
Iskandar Mirza Ismail (23 July 1956 – 1 November 2014) was a prominent Singaporean musician who worked as a composer, arranger, conductor, music director, recording producer, performer and educator in his long career. In recognition of his extensive contributions to the music scene of Singapore, he was awarded the Cultural Medallion in 2008. Early years Iskandar was the eldest of five children born to Singaporean musicians Ismail Kassim and Nona Asiah. His mother, a singer and protégé of Zubir Said, saw the musical talent in Iskandar and sent him to Zubir for weekly music lessons from the age of 8. Iskandar later studied the electone and eventually won first prize at the Singapore Electone Festival in 1975. At the age of 15, he became the youngest teacher at the Yamaha Music School in Singapore. Encouraged by Zubir, Iskandar decided to study music at Berklee College of Music in 1976, where he won the John Lewis Jazz Masters Award for his excellence in jazz music in 1978. A y ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anri Jokhadze
Anri Jokhadze ( ka, ანრი ჯოხაძე; born 6 November 1980) is a Georgian pop singer, composer, music video director, TV presenter from Tbilisi, Georgia, who represented Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2012 with the song " I'm a Joker". The singer is a winner and laureate of 13 international contests. Prior to his appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2012, Anri Jokhadze has also represented Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2008 as a backing vocalist for Diana Gurtskaya and her song " Peace Will Come." He is also the composer of the Georgian entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, " Keep the Faith" sung by Tamara Gachechiladze Tamara "Tako" Milanova (; ka, თამარა "თაქო" მილანოვა, ; born 17 March 1983) is a Georgian singer, songwriter and actress. She represented Georgia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2017, with the song " Keep the .... Anri has been singing since the age of four; he participated in many ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eleanor Cassar
Eleanor Cassar (born September 29, 1982) is a Maltese pop singer. She won the 2004 Golden Stag Festival. Early life and education Eleanor Cassar was first introduced to music at age 6, as part of her school choir. She was first noticed by her teacher in Secondary school, who encouraged her at participate at musical and theatrical events. The same teacher encouraged her to take singing seriously. Cassar has a certificate of merit from the University of London. Career In 2001, Cassar won the first prize at the ''Discovery Song Festival'' in Varna, Bulgaria. In 2002, she won the first prize at ''The People's Song Festival''. In 2004, she won the Golden Stag Festival, the largest music festival in Europe behind Eurovision. Her win with the song "If Love You Give" also marked the first time a Maltese singer had won the event. Cassar won both the first prize at the ''Super One'' festival and the prize for Best Interpretation offered by FIDOF. In September 2005, she sang at t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
