Kathleen Rodrigues, a renowned Eurasian singer in Penang, has been awarded the Penang Heritage Trust's Living Heritage Treasures Award for her significant contributions to the island's musical heritage. Rodrigues, known as the 'Connie Francis of Penang,' started singing at the age of seven and has performed for over 50 years in live bands and on stage. She continues to dedicate herself to music, even at 77, and hopes to sing as long as she can.
Eurasian singer, martial arts grandmaster and watercolour artist recognised with Living Heritage Treasures Awards in Penang
Dubbed the “Connie Francis of Penang,” she said singing is in her blood and has been a lifelong passion that she will never retire from. Rodrigues was also part of The Rozells band alongside the late James Rozells, another well-known Eurasian musician in Penang. Alongside Rodrigues, Asan Anbanathan Ramasamy, a grandmaster of silambam , was recognised. Asan has taught silambam for over 60 years.Asan, who began practising the martial art at the age of 14, started a centre to promote silambam five decades ago. It has since become part of the Malaysia Games.He also emphasised that silambam is not just about learning how to fight; it’s also about self-defence and health.
Penang Heritage Trust Living Heritage Treasures Awards Eurasian Singer Kathleen Rodrigues Music Penang
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