20 years in the S'pore arts scene: The Observatory still blur the boundaries between music and art

(From left) Singapore band The Observatory's members Yuen Chee Wai, Cheryl Ong and Dharma. PHOTO: CHRIS SIM
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SINGAPORE - In the Singapore music scene, there has never been quite a band like experimental outfit The Observatory.

In the past two decades, they have trodden a path of their own, often blurring the boundaries between music and art.

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