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In 2012, Ng independently released his debut album, ''Funky Thumb Stuff''. |
In 2012, Ng independently released his debut album, ''Funky Thumb Stuff''. |
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Ng was invited to perform for the president of Singapore for the national broadcast, President's Star Charity which raised $6.23 million that year.<ref>http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/presidents-star-charity-pulls-623m-20121015 {{ |
Ng was invited to perform for the president of Singapore for the national broadcast, President's Star Charity which raised $6.23 million that year.<ref>http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/presidents-star-charity-pulls-623m-20121015 {{wayback|url=http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/presidents-star-charity-pulls-623m-20121015 |date=20121019220633 }}</ref> |
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Ng performed his first show in America at Boston Beyond Borders and shared the bill with singer-songwriter, Livingston Taylor and other established Boston acts. |
Ng performed his first show in America at Boston Beyond Borders and shared the bill with singer-songwriter, Livingston Taylor and other established Boston acts. |
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Shun Ng | |
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 Shun Ng Live in Singapore | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Shunyi Ng |
| Born | May 24, 1990 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Genres | |
| Occupation(s) |
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| Instrument(s) | Acoustic guitar |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Labels | Black Wolf Records |
| Website | shunng |
Shun Ng (born May 24, 1990) is a fingerstyle guitarist, singer and songwriter known for his flamboyant guitar style and energetic performances. He is a Boston Music Award winner[1] and 3-time Boston Music Award nominee.
Early life and education
Shun Ng was born in Chicago, Illinois while his father was studying at Northwestern University, after which his family moved back to Singapore. Ng began competitive gymnastics at an early age; when a teammate brought a guitar into the gym, Ng shifted his interest to music.
Ng was diagnosed with dyslexia at the age of eight,[2] and, in spite of earnest efforts, struggled through most of his education.[3] [4]
Ng attended Singapore Polytechnic and attained an associate degree in Music & Audio Technology in 2010.[5] [6][2]
Ng was mentored by Singaporean Composer & Cultural Medallion winner, Dr. Kelly Tang.[7]
In 2012, Ng was accepted into Berklee College of Music on a scholarship[2] and in 2013 earned entry into the advanced Artist Diploma program.[5] Ng completed one semester on the Artist Diploma program before leaving Berklee College of Music.
Career
In 2010, Ng was invited by Singaporean composer Iskandar Ismail to perform at the closing ceremony of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore.[8][9]
In 2012, Ng independently released his debut album, Funky Thumb Stuff.
Ng was invited to perform for the president of Singapore for the national broadcast, President's Star Charity which raised $6.23 million that year.[10]
Ng performed his first show in America at Boston Beyond Borders and shared the bill with singer-songwriter, Livingston Taylor and other established Boston acts.
In January 2013, Ng signed with Ralph Jaccodine Management. In 2013 Ng performed at the Boston Music Awards.[11]
In May 2013, Shun Ng released a new video, Get on With It. The video came to the attention of producer Quincy Jones, who invited Ng to audition,[12][13] and subsequently arranged for Ng to perform at the Eli Broad Stage in Santa Monica.[14][15]
In 2014, Ng released a solo acoustic version of Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody". Shortly after, the video was tweeted by Queen's lead guitarist, Brian May. [16]
In 2015, Ng signed with Supreme Entertainment Artists. Ng was included in Improper Bostonian Magazine's list of ten Boston act as one of ten "Local acts that rock". [17]
Magic Dick and Shun Ng
In 2014, Ng began collaborating with The J. Geils Band co-founder and harmonica player Magic Dick.[18]
The two formed an acoustic duo and released a single of James Brown's "Papa's Got A Brand New Bag"[19]The duo has toured on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise with acts including Buddy Guy, Irma Thomas and Allen Toussaint.[20]
Awards & nominations
Ng is a three-time Boston Music Awards nominee.[21][22]
Ng won 'International Artist of The Year' at the 2015 Boston Music Awards. [23]
Guitars
Ng plays guitars made by Malaysian Luthier Jeffrey Yong from Albizia saman wood. His most frequently used guitar features a multi-scaled neck with a transparent black finish. The guitar was featured at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show.
References
- ^ "2015 Boston Music Award winner". Boston Herald. December 9, 2015. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ a b c "Berklee Presents CMJ Music Marathon Showcase". berklee.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "Legendary Quincy Jones has high praise for Shun Ng". asiaone.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "No easy ride for Shun Ng". TODAYonline. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ a b "2013 Archive – Singapore Polytechnic". sp.edu.sg. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ http://stcommunities.straitstimes.com/music/2013/07/11/man-you-can-really-play-spgrad-shun-ng-impresses-legendary-producer-quincy-jones
- ^ "Karung Guni Composer". Singapore Straits Times.
- ^ "News Archive – DMIT – Singapore Polytechnic". sp.edu.sg. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "Inspiring Alumni". sp.edu.sg. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ http://www.straitstimes.com/breaking-news/singapore/story/presidents-star-charity-pulls-623m-20121015 Template:Wayback
- ^ "The 2013 Boston Music Awards In Review". They Will Rock You. December 9, 2013 by Dorise Gruber
- ^ "Legendary Quincy Jones has high praise for Shun Ng". asiaone.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "No Easy Ride for Shun Ng". todayonline.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "Quincy Jones Presents Guitarist Shun Ng".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Quincy Jones Presents Young Talents at The Broad Stage".
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ Victoria Wasylak. "Blues Brothers". Howl Magazine. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "The Right Tracks – Features – Improper Bostonian". The Improper Bostonian. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ Leslie Michele Derrough. "Glide Magazine Interview". Glide Magazine.
- ^ Victoria Wasylak. "Blues Brothers". Howl Magazine. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ Jim Clash. "Forbes: J Geils harmonica legend Magic Dick". Forbes Magazine.
- ^ "Boston Music Awards". bostonmusicawards.com. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- ^ "Boston Music Awards Nominees".
- ^ "2015 Boston Music Award winner". Boston Herald. December 9, 2015. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
External links
- "Shun Ng Website". Shun Ng Website. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
- "Supreme Entertainment". Supreme Entertainment. Retrieved September 21, 2015.
