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Vocaluptuous' "Lush.Pop. Jazz" concert in Dec !

Vocaluptuous is having a Lush.Pop.Jazz concert in December ! The full length concert will be held for a week starting from 19 - 23 Dec 2006 at Esplanade Theatre Studio . Click here to see an enlarged view of the poster or drop by Vocaluptuous' website for more information !

M-Pact in Singapore, 26 Nov 2006

"Sensational" - Ray Charles "Lordy! Ya'll is B-A-A-A-D!" - Bobby McFerrin Following their sold-out performance in 2000, m-pact “One of the best jazz-pop vocal ensembles in the world” (SF Chronicle) returns to Singapore to present songs from their successful new album that brings technicolor fantasy to a sophisticated swingin’ style. The Vocal Group of the Year (2005 LA Music Awards) will mesmerize you with their unbelievable vocal acrobatics and delightful orchestrations, their polished, yet authentic stage presence, and the true, artistic experience they create by the human voice alone. Hailed as "one of the best pop-jazz vocal ensembles in the world" (San Francisco Chronicle) and "among the best a cappella groups in the country" (NBC's Today Show, Billboard's Best Unsigned Band (1999) has mesmerized audiences around the world with their unbelievable vocal acrobatics and delightful orchestrations, their polished, yet authentic stage

A Cappella open mic this Nov !

Hi folks, This month's a cappella open mic will be held this Wed ( 22 Nov ) evening starting from 7 p.m onwards at Singapore Art Cafe (located inside library@Esplanade). Renowned US a cappella group, M-Pact , Agappella and TAS Youth will be performing at the open mic so do come join us for a fun time of jamming songs in a cappella style. Admission is FREE !!

Review on Rockapella's Nov 15 concert

Below is a short review of US a cappella group who peformed last night (Nov 15) at Esplanade concert hall. Rockapella catapulted to stardom after snapping up an opportunity to perform on TV, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego?". The theme song was a hit which was also sung by the group in the concert. From the classic oldies like My Girl (by the Temptations) and to Motown-tinged tunes and spirituals such as Papa Was A Rolling Stone , they gave an edgy sound to each & every song whether be it blues, pop or rock & roll. While most groups tend to do to overdo the vocal percussion bit, the group's beatboxer, Jeff Thatcher's percussive beats were smooth and balanced. They brought easy listening hits such as Love Potion #9 , Use Me , Long Cool Woman and the audience really lapped it up. The group even threw smiley balls at the audience and one of its members got to the audience side to invite a lady onto the stage and seranaded her. Rockapella truly milked t

Lush.Pop.Jazz sounds of Vocaluptuous this Dec !

Catch Vocaluptuous in their fourth full length concert this December, from 19 - 23 Dec @ the Esplanade Theatre Studio ! They'll be singing a brand-new repertoire of familiar favourites, pushing the limits of a cappella with their Lush.Pop.Jazz arrangements! Let Sam Kan, Timothy Huang, Simone Khoo, Gerald Tan, John Lee and Hazrul Nizam dazzle you with their lush harmonies, pop delights and jazz revelries in an uber-classy theatrical setting. Get up close and personal in this warm, intimate show staged and directed by Jeremiah Choy, and embark on a journey of more than just a cappella singing with these six highly entertaining individuals. Joining Vocaluptuous at the piano is special guest, Eunice Olsen. A woman of many talents and an accomplished jazz pianist, this former nominated Member of Parliament is set to wow the audience with her deft fingers and sparkling personality. So come join the group for an evening of great music with the Lush.Pop.Jazz sounds of Vocaluptuous. Do