Every once in a while there comes a fresh voice from a part of the world that you least expect it to come from, and blows your mind. The fever spreads around the globe in no time, and the voice becomes an icon. Same happened with Lorde, Rihanna and a number of other artists. But today, we’re going to be focussing on Asian artists who made it big worldwide with their singing talent.
Psy
2012 was the year Gangnam Style took over the world. The YouTube video which has been watched a whopping 3.12 billion times till now is as iconic as the song itself. This made Psy a global sensation and popularized his dance step to an extent beyond imagination.
Coco Lee
This famous singer from Hong Kong made her mark outside the country when her hit single Do You Want My Love entered the US charts unexpectedly. She is the only person of Chinese ethnicity to have performed at the Oscars, where she sang A Love Before Time from the film, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
Tata Young
Often lauded as the Britney Spears of Asia, Tata Young started her career as early as at the age of 11. Known for her superb singing skills, this Thai artist has also tried her hand as a model and an actor. Tata Young had also sung a promotional version of the Dhoom song when the movie had first arrived.
Lata Mangeshkar
The very famous nightingale of India, Lata Mangeshkar has been singing since the age of 5. Not only has she been conferred with India’s highest civilian honor, the Bharat Ratna, but she has also garnered immense respect from people all over the world.
Lea Salonga
Known for having sung songs for two Disney films, Mulan and Alladin, Lea Salonga is a Filipino singer who has left her mark through her amazing voice. She was also the first actress of Asian descent to play the roles of Éponine and Fantine in the musical Les Misérables on Broadway.
Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
Nusrat and his qawwali famous crew travelled all around the world during their prime, enthralling audiences with their unforgettable performances. Nusrat’s heavenly voice still creates a sense of nostalgia for people who listen to it.
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