Singapore singer Rani Singam and Japanese pianist Akira Ishii overcome language barrier through jazz

Singapore jazz singer Rani Singam and veteran Japanese jazz pianist Akira Ishii are bringing their show to Singapore and will perform as a duo at the Esplanade Recital Studio on Oct 24 and 25. PHOTO: COURTESY OF RANI SINGAM
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SINGAPORE - Singapore jazz singer Rani Singam and veteran Japanese jazz pianist Akira Ishii do not speak a common language, but that has not stopped them from making music together.

After performing together in Japan, the pair are bringing their show to Singapore and will perform as a duo at the Esplanade Recital Studio on Oct 24 and 25.

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