CNA938 Rewind - Showbiz scion Calvert Tay strikes out on his own
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In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with singer-songwriter, entrepreneur and actor Calvert Tay, who is now celebrating the release of his latest single 'In The Next Life'. Tay will talk at length about the song, which is about the pain that comes with losing a loved one. He'll also talk about his TikTok videos that show how he typically puts a song together using audio editing software. The Mandopop star, who is also the son of veteran Singapore actors Hong Huifang and Zheng Geping, will talk about his other singles, business ventures and acting roles. Discover more Singaporean music and musicians – like Calvert Tay – at Hear65.com an initiative by the National Arts Council, produced by independent music media company Bandwagon.
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