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| Born = {{Birth date and age|1978|8|14|df=y}} |
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| Origin = [[Alor Star]], [[Kedah]] |
| Origin = [[Alor Star]], [[Kedah]], [[Malaysia]] |
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| Instrument = [[Piano]] |
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| Genre = [[Soul (music)|Soul]] |
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| Years_active = 2001–present |
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| Label = [[Interglobal Music]] |
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'''Shanon Shah''' (born [[14 October]] [[1978]] in [[Alor Setar]], [[Kedah]]), is a [[singer-songwriter]] from [[Malaysia]]. He has released an album ''Dilanda Cinta'' (2005) on the InterGlobal Music Malaysia independent label. He is currently based in [[Kuala Lumpur]] and is noted for his emotive voice and cabaret-styled piano playing. |
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Trained as a chemical engineer, Shanon has previously worked as a journalist and a [[credit risk]] analyst. He is also passionate about human rights advocacy, especially as a trainer and facilitator. |
Trained as a chemical engineer, Shanon has previously worked as a journalist and a [[credit risk]] analyst. He is also passionate about human rights advocacy, especially as a trainer and facilitator. |
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Shanon Shah (born 14 October 1978 in Alor Setar, Kedah), is a singer-songwriter from Malaysia. He has released an album Dilanda Cinta (2005) on the InterGlobal Music Malaysia independent label. He is currently based in Kuala Lumpur and is noted for his emotive voice and cabaret-styled piano playing.
Trained as a chemical engineer, Shanon has previously worked as a journalist and a credit risk analyst. He is also passionate about human rights advocacy, especially as a trainer and facilitator.
He focuses on issues relating to gender, sexuality, HIV/AIDS and Islam. Shanon also writes for theSun, and has written for print and online publications such as the New Straits Times, Kakiseni.com and MuslimWakeUp.com (an online Progressive Muslim magazine).
In 2003, Shanon won the Mandarin Oriental Fan of the Arts Most Promising Artist Award at the 2nd Annual Boh Cameronian Arts Awards. Three years later, he went on to win his first Anugerah Industri Muzik award for best male vocals.
In 2007, he entered the Ikon Malaysia televised competition which searches for an icon among existing artistes.
He also often performs as a duo with fellow singer-songwriter Azmyl Yunor and with his backing band the Cintas.
Shanon Shah is also a playwright. His play Air Con is produced by the Instant Cafe Theatre Company's Firstworks programme.
Discography
- Dilanda Cinta hello Mr. bond (2005)
Awards
- First Prize - "Kisahmu Belum Berakhir" & Mencipta Lagu Patriotik Alaf Baru, by International College of Music Malaysia, 2001
- Mandarin Oriental Fan of the Arts Most Promising Artist Award, 2nd Annual Boh Cameronian Arts Awards, 2003
- Best Male Vocal, Anugerah Industri Muzik 2006