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Artist
Liyana Fizi
12+ albums
malaysianindie popacousticpopAsian
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Liyana Fizi is a singer-songwriter based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She made her first debut in 2006 as a member of independent jazz pop band, Estrella. The internal changes of Estrella made by their label Laguna Music prompted Liyana Fizi to leave upon the expiry of the contract between the band and their label. Since then, Liyana Fizi began performing solo alongside a permanent band of sessionists Liyana Fizi plays a mix of acoustic tunes tinged with folk, bossa, and jazz. Gaining acknowledgment for her melodic songwriting, the singer/songwriter made her first debut as one of the founding members of Malaysian indie-pop band Estrella. Everyday musings and inward thoughts are the main elements of her music, using simplicity as the main staple. Currently singing and playing rhythm guitar as a solo artiste since September 2009, Liyana performs with her permanent band of sessionists, and takes a vast interest in using music as an outlet for expression. As singer and rhythm guitarist for her old band Estrella, Liyana together with other founding member and lead guitarist Yob, circulated the local music scene with their own brand of acoustic music back in 2006. Numerous open-mic sessions and gigs at notable shows around town namely Moonshine, Troubadours, Doppelganger and No Black Tie followed suit, before the band decided to team up and expand with Laguna Music in January 2007. Estrella's self-titled album was released in December 2007, and in a span of a year, the band
