Standing out while fitting in—that’s what the creators of Singapore’s Chinese pop music have been doing for decades as they try to make their mark in the larger markets of Hong Kong and Taiwan. In this episode, learn more about the distinctive nature of Singapore Chinese pop with anecdotes about the music of Kit Chan, Stefanie Sun and more.

This episode is narrated by Esplanade producer Desmond Chew, and also features music writer Chen Yuneng, music industry veteran Lim Sek and entertainment journalist Alice Kwan. Some of the soundbites in this episode are in Mandarin and Cantonese, and these have been translated in the narration.