Music Picks: Concerts by Lee Seung-gi, Slam and Christy Smith
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South Korean actor-singer Lee Seung-gi will be in Singapore for a concert at Resorts World Sentosa.
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The Dreamers’ Dream – Chapter 2
After four years, South Korean singer, actor and host Lee Seung-gi will be back in Singapore for a concert. Part of his Asian tour, The Dreamers’ Dream – Chapter 2 includes stops in other cities such as Bangkok, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur.
Expect an intimate evening of entertainment as he serenades fans and opens up about myriad life topics, including embracing a new beginning.
The 36-year-old is starring in Ramyun Brothers In Japan, a new South Korean variety show on Viu. The series features Lee, together with host Kang Ho-dong and actor Bae In-hyuk, trying to sell ramyun – the Korean version of Japanese ramen – in Japan.
Lee also made the headlines recently for his marriage to South Korean actress Lee Da-in in April.
Where: Resorts World Ballroom, Resorts World Convention Centre, 8 Sentosa Gateway
MRT: HarbourFront
When: Wednesday, 8pm
Admission: From $168 to $268 via Sistic (go to sistic.com.sg or call 6348-5555)
Christy Smith’s FESTAC ‘77
American jazz bass player Christy Smith’s Esplanade concert will focus on Afrobeat-influenced music.
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Jazz bassist Christy Smith’s upcoming Esplanade concert will focus on Afrobeat-influenced original music inspired by his musical hero, Nigerian icon Fela Kuti.
In the 1970s, the American musician met Kuti when he travelled to Lagos, Nigeria, to be part of Festac ‘77, the Second World Black and African Festival of Arts and Culture.
Smith says of the encounter with the Afrobeat pioneer: “There was a deep dynamic for me in my growth as a person, artist, warrior and spiritual being. I want to pay some respect and homage to a great icon and to this period of transformation in my life.”
Smith, a stalwart in the home-grown jazz scene, has been based in Singapore since the early 1990s.
Where: Esplanade Annexe Studio, 1 Esplanade Drive
MRT: Esplanade/City Hall
When: Sunday, 7.30pm
Admission: $38 via Sistic
Slam 30th Anniversary Concert
Malaysian band Slam’s concert in Singapore is a celebration of their 30th anniversary in showbiz.
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Malaysian pop-rock band Slam celebrate their third decade in show business with this concert in Singapore.
Fronted by singer Zamani, the outfit is best known for evergreen Malay hits such as Gerimis Mengundang (An Inviting Drizzle), Tak Mungkin Berpaling (No Turning Back) and Jika Kau Rasa Getarnya (If You Feel The Vibration).
The band told Berita Harian in a recent interview that the show will feature new arrangements of their signature tunes.
Fans in Singapore will also get to see Zamani back in action. The singer underwent surgery for scoliosis in late 2022.
Where: The Star Theatre, 04-01 The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green
MRT: Buona Vista
When: Saturday, 8pm
Admission: From $97 to $227 via Sistic
