Liang Wern-Fook

As a pioneer in xinyao, the genre of Mandarin music unique to Singapore, Liang Wern-Fook’s songs transcend generations. Through quirky lyrics that draw from his surroundings, Liang’s work injects catchy melodies with deeply heartfelt stories that evoke nostalgia and resonate with entire communities. Liang has also penned songs for famed Mandopop stars such as Stefanie Sun, Andy Lau, Kit Chan and Jacky Cheung. His musical contributions earned him the Cultural Medallion in 2010 and continue to inspire new-gen performers to narrate their stories through music.