The Stream

Singer-songwriter Yuna talks music, fame and Islam

The award-winning Malaysian artist takes your questions on The Stream.

Photo via Yuna Zarai. 

Yuna Zarai has gone from Myspace artist to global star. The award-winning Malaysian singer/songwriter, known simply as Yuna, has already enjoyed huge success in her home country, performing in both English and Malay. Now, her second album “Nocturnal” is receiving international acclaim. We will speak to her about her rise to fame, balancing her devotion to Islam with the music industry and how social media has shaped her career. Join us at 19:30 GMT.

In this episode of The Stream, we speak with: 

Singer-songwriter
 
Saiful Salihudin @SaifulSalihudin 
Singer
 
Zan Azlee @fatbidin
Editor, Astro Awani
 
Claire Flesch @clairelytrue
Blogger & graduate student
 
Alaa Elharezi @hausofblush
Fashion designer

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