Generation M: Recent Episodes
Esplanade Offstage
Generation M explores the inner workings of six Singaporean musicians through their own stories and memories.
Suhaimi Subandie on skating, hardcore & punk and caring for his community. Song credits: Dream of Tomorrow, from Definition (1999); SEGREGATION ZERO (2008); SOLITARY ME EPILOGUE (unreleased raw mix; 2008) by 4-sides From Within from Measured by a Richter Scale (1995) by Stompin’ Ground Locked (cover of song originally by Intense Decibel) and Hypocritical Society from STRONGER, WISER, TOGETHER (2016) by LC93
Veteran entertainer, powerhouse vocalist and Cultural Medallion recipient shares her journey and performing philosophy. Posnita and Bintang Disayang from Posnita (1975); Burung Kakak Tua (cover of folk song); Mana Ibumu from Rahimah Rahim and the Commandos (1972); Chotto Matte Kurusai (cover; original song by The Sandpipers); Berkawan Seribu from Renungan (1975); Rumah Itu Syurgaku in Rahimah Rahim Iringan The Commandos (1972); Belajar Membaca (featuring Bat Latiff) from Lagu Untukmu (1974) By Rahimah Rahim
A powerhouse in both Singapore and India, Vasantham Boyz's Mohamed Raffee speaks about forging his own musical path. Song credits: Jaalamay from Breakthro (1993); Kurupayee from Karupayee (1994); Sogham from Karupayee (1994); Joe Joe Muniady from Breakthro (1993); Kanney Roja Poovilay M from Breakthro (1993) By Mohamed Raffee
Multi-instrumentalist and genre-crossing musician Mel Ferdinands share more about growing up with music. Song credits: Lonely Angel; You Left Me For Another; Just Tell Me You Love Me; Crimson and Clover (cover of Tommy Jane’s song) and Yo Te Amo Maria (cover of Roy Orbison’s song) from Lonely Angel (1991) By Mel Ferdinands
The bassist of Vedic metal band Rudra on twinning philosophy and heavy metal. Song credits: Innocuous from Past Life Regression (2018); Homage to the Seers from The Aryan Crusade (2001); Asura Mardhini from Kurukshetra (2003); The Pathless Path to the Knowable Unknown from Brahmavidya: Primordial I (2005); Ananda from Rudra (2005) By Rudra
Jazz pianist, activist and educator Aya Sekine on finding and championing jazz. Song credits: Body and Soul – Mad Love from Life, Everyday! Aya Sekine Solo Piano Music (2019) by Aya Sekine 17 degrees and Care Enough from Listen and Believe (2015) by L.A.B