Every August, as part of the National Day celebrations, the nation is treated to some of our best performing artistes stepping into the spotlight, whether as part of the parade or the new songs which are released, with heartstring-tugging videos featuring slick cinematography and choreography.
I see these performances as a reminder of the rich talent that resides in this little island. And while these talents are able to rouse the Singaporean spirit, leave us teary-eyed with their stirring lyrics and melodies, when we reflect further, many of these profiled artistes, from Stefanie Sun and Dick Lee to Sezairi Sezali, earned their spurs with international careers in the popular music arena.
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