What Makes A National Day Song Hit 'Home'? | Striking A Chord - Ep 2/2 | Singapore

For the past twenty years, a National Day Parade, and an NDP song to singalong to, have become two rituals to count on. But how did Singaporeans even come to sing songs together on National Days?

Singer and Composer Shabir sets off on a journey of unexpected twists and turns, as he explores how Singapore found songs of our own to sing. His journey begins in 1960s, when Singapore's quest for national songs began. Just why did it take over two decades before we found the right words?

Watch Part 1 of Striking A Chord: https://youtu.be/GVQCTqqzJyU

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About the show: Singer-songwriter Shabir traces the genesis of Singapore’s most beloved national tunes and exposes a few skeletons in our closet along the way.
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