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Two Poems of Goh Poh Seng

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We speak to composer Jonathan Shin and soprano Akiko Otao on Two poems of Goh Poh Seng. With its themes of nostalgia and longing achingly brought to life by Akiko in her performance of the songs from In Our Manner of Speaking - Reclaimed Lands in 2021. Kopi and Song is written and created by The Opera people and is produced by MeaVox Live, under the support of BRIDGE - AN INITIATIVE BY CREATIVESATWORK & BLUE3ASIA Hosted by Shridar Mani With guests Jonathan Shin & Akiko Otao Direction and sound design by Raven Lim Production assistance by Loh Yen Lyng Songs for Mukul performed by Moira Loh & Pauline Lee With special thanks to audio partners Audio-Technica and City Music

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