CNA938 Rewind - All Killer no Filler - The Island Voices & their 6-track EP
In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with some members of the award-winning vocal ensemble The Island Voices. They'll talk about their beginnings that led to a well-received debut at the Singapore National Day Parade (NDP) 2022. They'll also talk about their brand-new album 'Island Anthems', a six-track a cappella tribute to The Lion City's multicultural soundscape - reimagining renditions of National Day favourites. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians – like The Island Voices – at Hear65.com, an initiative by the National Arts Council produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.
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