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Rani Singam
Rani recorded her debut album in Los Angeles “With A Song In My Heart” in 2004. Produced by the legendary Jeremy Monteiro, the album was rated 4/4 in O’s Place Jazz Newsletter 2008, a leading jazz publication in the United States.
In 2011, Rani produced her second album “Contentment” which was recorded at the acclaimed Bennett Studios, USA. A fresh approach to jazz vocals, this album is also a showcase of Rani’s songwriting skills comprising primarily original compositions. The album has been lauded by critics, including allaboutjazz as contemporary, innovative and authentic.
Rani is also involved in jazz education for young people through a programme entitled "Jazz 123 Rani Sings For Kids".
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Rani Singam: Contentment
by Ian Patterson
Singer Rani Singam has been a leading figure on the Singapore jazz scene for a number of years, specializing in the jazz standards of yore. Her strong vocals and fine interpretive skills have also made her sought after at festivals in the region, so it is something of a bold move to break the mold and cut an album which has eight originals out of ten compositions. Co-written and arranged by longtime Singam collaborator, keyboardist Kerong Chok, the tone of ...
read moreBy SY Whang, The Straits Times, 23 Dec 2011 "Her voice is huskier and she prefers to flatten the contours of a song and play around with the rhythm ... Many of Singam's compositions are cleverly crafted ... With her multiple talents, Singam is definitely one to watch"
By Christopher Toh, TODAY, 11 Oct 2011 "We've always liked the way Rani Singam manages to bring character to the songs she sings - she doesn't just sing the songs she sometimes becomes the songs." Rated 4 out of 5 stars
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