International musician Shabir on his past life in a gang and how music saved him

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International musician Shabir on his past life in a gang and how music saved him

Singer, composer and actor Shabir, says music was his salvation from a young life spent in violent brawls. This podcast was recorded over video ...

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International musician Shabir on his past life in a gang and how music saved him

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Singer, composer and actor Shabir, says music was his salvation from a young life spent in violent brawls. This podcast was recorded over video call. 

In CNA Lifestyle's podcast series, longtime entertainment journalist May Seah catches up with local celebrity chums, revealing the personality behind the public face. An episode drops every Sunday - subscribe so you don't miss an episode. CNA Podcasts can be found on the CNA website and App and on Spotify and iTunes. This podcast was recorded in August 2020.

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