LOS ANGELES: This year’s InterContinental Music Awards in Los Angeles, California, saw three Malaysian artistes emerge as winners.
The Malaysian victors were chosen from a pool of over 500 finalists representing more than 50 countries across Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, Australia, and North America.
Leading the wins was singer-songwriter and Grammy Voting Member Heerraa, who secured the Best in North America (Folk) Award for her song ‘Love Wins,’ a collaboration with Nashville-based producer Justine Blazer.
Also among the winners was the Sabahan folk-rock band Tuni Sundatang.
Their mission to revive Dusun culture earned them the Best in Asia (Asian Folk) Award for their song ‘Highlanders.’
Rounding out the trio of Malaysian winners was pianist and new age composer Edward Kee, who won the Best in Pangea (New Age) Award for his composition, ‘RISE UP.’
The week was particularly significant for Heerraa, who also picked up a second international accolade at the International Singer-Songwriters Association (ISSA) Awards in Atlanta.
She was honoured with the Female Songwriter of the Year (Gold Award – International Category), further cementing her status as a leading figure in the music industry.
Other notable Malaysian finalists at the InterContinental Music Awards included Vincent Yong, nominated in the Best in Asia (Asian Pop) category for his song ‘Twilight Dance,’ TRADITOPIA, who competed in the Best in Pangea (World Music) category with ‘Sakti Sang Puteri,’ and Isabelle Wyen-Lam Yong, recognised in the Performance Category (Best Instrumentalist) for her rendition of the classic ‘Flight of the Bumblebee.’
Held annually in Los Angeles, the InterContinental Music Awards celebrate outstanding musicians worldwide, highlighting diverse genres and cultures.
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