We speak to composer Jonathan Shin and soprano Akiko Otao on Two poems of Goh Poh Seng. With its themes of nostalgia and longing achingly brought to life by Akiko in her performance of the songs from In Our Manner of Speaking - Reclaimed Lands in 2021.

Kopi and Song is written and created by The Opera people and is produced by MeaVox Live, under the support of BRIDGE - AN INITIATIVE BY CREATIVESATWORK & BLUE3ASIA

Hosted by Shridar Mani

With guests Jonathan Shin & Akiko Otao

Direction and sound design by Raven Lim

Production assistance by Loh Yen Lyng

Songs for Mukul performed by Moira Loh & Pauline Lee

With special thanks to audio partners Audio-Technica and City Music