måndag 9 februari 2009

Wing - Madonna, move over! and ABBA! AC/DC!

Wing Han Tsang (曾詠韓), popularly known simply as Wing, is a New Zealand singer of Hong Kong origin.

Having taken up singing as a hobby after immigrating to New Zealand, Wing gained an audience by entertaining patients at nursing homes and hospitals in and around Auckland. This prompted suggestions that she release a CD; the result was a debut entitled Phantom of the Opera, featuring the title song from the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical, and a selection of other popular tunes to the accompaniment of a programmed arranger keyboard.

The recording proved a success, leading to a number of subsequent releases of cover versions that eventually gained her an international audience.

In recent years she has appeared on such shows as SportsCafe and Rove Live. She guest starred on South Park in an episode named for her that was first broadcast in March 2005. On the DVD commentary for this episode, series creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone explain that she had to approve her cartoon likeness before allowing her music to be used. Parker also says he received a letter of thanks from her for the sales boost she enjoyed as a result of the episode.

In addition to recordings, Wing has made various appearances in her current homeland of New Zealand, like Massey University Orientation in Wellington.[1]

On 21 August 2007, Wing made her U.S. debut in San Francisco.[2] Wing performed at the 2008 South by Southwest festival.[3]

It was confirmed on 1 May 2008 that she would perform at Radio 1's Big Weekend 2008 and that she would be performing a special piece for the first time.[4]

At Radio 1's Big Weekend, Wing sang at the BBC introducing stage, and performed the songs Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and Candle in the Wind. Scott Mills brought her to the Radio 1 listeners during his drivetime shows, and had to personally fly Wing over so she could sing at the Festival at Maidstone.

Wing appeared on New Zealand's music TV station, C4, in June 2008 for their series Rocked The Nation, singing a popular New Zealand classic.

Wing is also reported to be starring on the main stage at Glastonbury in 09', following a recent increase of record sales in the UK. Her latest album "Down With The Brothers" has wing supported by famous rappers Jay-Z and Snoop Dog with her single 'In The Ghetto' being re-released in the UK.

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