Shunza
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| Shunza 順子 |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ni Shun Zi (倪順子) |
| Born | February 12, 1973 |
| Origin |  Beijing, China |
| Genre(s) | Pop, Jazz, R&B, Electronica |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument(s) | Piano |
| Years active | 1997-2006 |
| Label(s) | Rock Records (1997-2000) EMI (2000-2006) Avex Taiwan |
| Associated acts | Duty Free |
| Website | Official Profile |
Shunza is a Chinese singer-songwriter known for her "velvet" voice and love ballads. Unlike most pop idols who perform in front of screaming fans, Shunza's concerts are more intimate and cocktail-style.[1] Over the course of her career, she has collaborated with other Taiwanese artists such as Elva Hsiao and Wilber Pan.
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[edit] Early life
Ni Shun Zi was born on February 12, 1973 as the youngest of two children. Her father was a clarinet player, while her mother was a well-known pianist. At the age of 3, she, her mother, and her older sister moved from Beijing to San Francisco as a result of divorce. Upon graduating high school, Shunza studied at the School of Contemporary Jazz in Switzerland.[2] It was there that she founded a band called Duty Free, releasing a few works in Europe.[3] In 1994, Moyan Records, a subsidiary of Rock Records, received one of her demo tapes, and consequently signed her to a record contract.[2]
[edit] Musical career
Since her debut, Shunza has released numerous albums in Mandarin, Japanese, English, and French. In 1999, she was hailed as the Best Female Singer and Best Composer at the 10th Golden Melody Awards.[4] In October 2000, Shunza signed on with EMI, joining Cantopop sensation Faye Wong.[5]
[edit] Discography
[edit] Taiwan
- 順子 SHUNZA (November 1997)
- i am not a star (September 1998)
- OPEN UP (March 1999)
- 昨日。唯一。更多 Yesterday.one.More (March 9, 2001)
- …and Music's there… (May 8, 2001)
- dear SHUNZA (January 8, 2002)
- 我的朋友Betty Su (April 25, 2003)
- 滾石香港黄金十年：順子精選 (June 7, 2003)
- 日日夜夜…我最愛的順子 (September 19, 2003)
- Songs for Lovers (January 19, 2006)
[edit] Japan
- INSPIRATION (January 1999, single)
- INSPIRATION (February 1999)
- Open Up (July 1999)
- 亜洲金曲精選二千 順子 (June 21, 2000)
[edit] References
- ^ Shunza Shanghai Tour. August 8, 2006. Retrieved July 23, 2007.
- ^ a b Singer Shunza: A Mix of East and West. August 10, 2006. Retrieved July 23, 2007.
- ^ (Chinese) Shunza Shanghai Concert 2006. August 13, 2006. Retrieved July 23, 2007.
- ^ (Chinese) Government Information Centre, ROC. 10th Golden Melody Awards - List of Award Winners. January 2, 1999. Retrieved July 23, 2007.
- ^ (Chinese) Beijing singer Shunza switches over to EMI. October 20, 2000. Retrieved July 23, 2007.
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