Headline Celebrating our diversity MediaTitle The Sun Date 18 Jun 2015 Color Full Color Section Entertainment Circulation 302,477 Page No 26 Readership 907,431 Language English ArticleSize 467 cm² Journalist AFIF ADREE AdValue RM 10,835 Frequency Daily PR Value RM 32,505 Celebrating our diversity > Malaysian artistes Shila Amzah, Reshmonu and Gary Chaw proved that music is colour blind at the recent AlA Generasi Malaysia concert BY AFIFADREE MUSIC is one medium that can connect people from different ethnicities and backgrounds, especially in our multi­racial country. The recent A1A Generasi Malaysia Concert, organised by AIA Bhd, was a celebration of our diversity through the power of music. The concert featured three of Malaysia's well­ known artistes ­ Shila Amzah, Reshmonu and Gary Chaw ­ who have made their mark overseas. The trio thrilled thousands of Malaysians who filled the Putra Indoor Stadium at Bukit Jalil in a celebration of unity and diversity. Reshmonu was the first (from right) Chaw, on stage with his cover of Reshmonu and Michael Buble's I'm Lost, Shila... uniting Marvin Gaye's classic the people Let's Get It On, Ed (above) with Sheeran's hit Thinking their music. Out Loud and Magic's Rude. He also offered his stylistic fusion of pop, reggae and dance which got the audience to groove along. Then, halfway through his onstage for a duet to the song, performance, Mandarin Yue Kiang Dai Biao Wo De Xin. Reshmonu asked singles, Zheng It was the first time the two the audience Fu and Xiang collaborated together, which to sing Happy Ne De Ye, which was a treat for the audience. Birthday to his wowed the The night ended on a son, who was crowd alongside patriotic note in a celebration celebrating his her Malay hit of the spirit of Generasi birthday that singles Patah Seribu Malaysia, when all three and Masih Aku Cinta. artistes came together for He then She also covered a rousing and passionate continued three of Beyonce's hit songs performance of Saya Anak with five i ­ Halo, Love on Top and Crazy Malaysia together with the became in Love ­ showcasing her audience. biggest a sensation incredible vocal prowess and At an earlier press hits ­ It's You in China after language versatility. conference, AIA Bhd's chief That Matters, Hey Waley, coming in third Last but not least is Gary executive officer Anusha Understand, Oh Anok Anok in season two Chaw, who is based in Taiwan. Thavarajah said AIA said: and The Way It Makes You of the Chinese He bowled everyone over "Music has the power not only Move. reality singing with songs such as Hoi Fut Tin to entertain but to captivate its Next up was Shila, competition, I Hung, Qi Chuang Ge, Guan Jun audience. who greeted the crowd am a Singer, and Shi Jie Wei Yi De Ni. "More importantly, music in flawless Mandarin, She After an exhilarating set, has the power to unite people not surprising since she performed Chaw invited Shila back from all walks of life.".