Harmony runs in the family

Malaysian Reserve

28-05-2025

A blend of classic ballads and jazz-infused vocals by mother-daughter duo
by AKMAR ANNUAR
AFTER decades of building their own distinct musical paths, Salamiah Hassan and her daughter Atilia Haron will share the same stage for the first time in a full-length concert this August.
Titled Konsert Gelombang Bahagiaku, the show is set to take place on August 16 at the Plenary Theatre, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).
It is presented by Mujik Wand Production and marks a rare intergenerational collaboration between two singers whose voices have defined different eras of Malaysian music.
While Salamiah is celebrating her 55th year in the industry with a legacy-themed series, this concert is especially significant as it features her daughter not just as a guest, but as an equal.
'This is the first time Atilia and I are sharing a large-scale stage and I'm so grateful for this opportunity,' Salamiah said at the press conference.
Atilia, who has long credited her mother as her greatest musical influence, described the concert as a personal milestone.
Having grown up watching Salamiah perform, she now sees this collaboration as a way to honour their bond not just as artists, but as mother and daughter.
Audiences can expect a blend of their respective styles — Salamiah's classic ballads and Atilia's jazz-infused vocals — brought together in carefully arranged duets and solo segments.
Central to the evening is the premiere of a new song, Age Is Just A Number, written as their first official duet.
'This song is a reflection of both of us — two independent women doing what we love with heart and a positive spirit,' said Atilia, who views the track as a statement on defying expectations across generations.
The performance will also serve as a live expression of familial intimacy, with the duo sharing stories and harmonies on stage.
For Atilia, the most meaningful moment will be singing directly to her mother, something she hopes will resonate with audiences on a deeper level.
While the concert promises warmth and nostalgia, its journey to production was far from effortless. Without major sponsorship or corporate backers, much of the groundwork was done independently.
Atilia said the show came together thanks to a tight-knit circle of supporters who shared their belief in the idea.
'We only did what was necessary, supported by our friends. Alhamdulillah, there were people who believed and were willing to help,' she said. In a market saturated with high-concept shows and commercially driven events, Konsert Gelombang Bahagiaku stands apart as a personal project shaped by emotional ties and a shared artistic legacy.
It is not positioned as a grand farewell or comeback, but as a singular evening that reflects two lives lived through song.
Tickets go on sale on May 13 at 10am via ticket2u.com.my. Prices are RM350 for Platinum, RM250 for Gold, and RM150 for Silver.
This article first appeared in The Malaysian Reserve weekly print edition