Shunza

Infobox Musical artist


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Name = Shunza
順子
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Background = solo_singer
Birth_name = Ni Shun Zi (倪順子)
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Born = birth date and age|1973|2|12
Origin = flagicon|China Beijing, China
Instrument = Piano
Genre = Pop, Jazz, R&B, Electronica
Occupation = Singer-songwriter
Years_active = 1997-2006
Label = Rock Records (1997-2000) EMI (2000-2006)
Avex Taiwan
Associated_acts = Duty Free
URL = [http://www.avex.com.tw/3rd/artist_profile.asp?aid=846505&aname=shunza Official Profile]
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Shunza is a Chinese singer-songwriter known for her "velvet" voice and love ballads. Unlike most pop idols who perform in front of screaming fans, Shunza's concerts are more intimate and cocktail-style. [ [http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/citylife/2006-08/08/content_659436.htm Shunza Shanghai Tour] . August 8, 2006. Retrieved July 23, 2007.] Over the course of her career, she has collaborated with other Taiwanese artists such as Elva Hsiao and Wilber Pan.

Early life

Ni Shun Zi was born on February 12, 1973 as the youngest of two children. Her father was a clarinet player, while her mother was a well-known pianist. At the age of 3, she, her mother, and her older sister moved from Beijing to San Francisco as a result of divorce. Upon graduating high school, Shunza studied at the School of Contemporary Jazz in Switzerland. [http://www.womenofchina.cn/people/celebrities/7469.jsp Singer Shunza: A Mix of East and West] . August 10, 2006. Retrieved July 23, 2007.] It was there that she founded a band called Duty Free, releasing a few works in Europe. [zh icon [http://sh.sina.com.cn/action/yanchu/2006061415543204.html Shunza Shanghai Concert 2006] . August 13, 2006. Retrieved July 23, 2007.] In 1994, Moyan Records, a subsidiary of Rock Records, received one of her demo tapes, and consequently signed her to a record contract.

Musical career

Since her debut, Shunza has released numerous albums in Mandarin, Japanese, English, and French. In 1999, she was hailed as the Best Female Singer and Best Composer at the 10th Golden Melody Awards. [zh icon Government Information Centre, ROC. [http://info.gio.gov.tw/ct.asp?xItem=13520&ctNode=1220&mp=1 10th Golden Melody Awards - List of Award Winners] . January 2, 1999. Retrieved July 23, 2007.] In October 2000, Shunza signed on with EMI, joining Cantopop sensation Faye Wong. [zh icon [http://ent.sina.com.cn/pop/info/2000-10-20/19911.html Beijing singer Shunza switches over to EMI] . October 20, 2000. Retrieved July 23, 2007.]

Discography

Taiwan

* 順子 SHUNZA (November 1997)
* i am not a star　(September 1998)
* OPEN UP　(March 1999)
* 昨日。唯一。更多　Yesterday.one.More　(March 9, 2001)
* …and Music's there… (May 8, 2001)
* dear SHUNZA (January 8, 2002)
* 我的朋友Betty Su (April 25, 2003)
* 滾石香港黄金十年：順子精選 (June 7, 2003)
* 日日夜夜…我最愛的順子 (September 19, 2003)
* Songs for Lovers (January 19, 2006)

Japan

* INSPIRATION　(January 1999, single)
* INSPIRATION　(February 1999)
* Open Up　(July 1999)
* 亜洲金曲精選二千　順子　(June 21, 2000)

References

External links

* [http://ent.sina.com.cn/star/hk_tw/file/shunzi.html Shunzi profile at ent.sina.com.cn]
* [http://members.aol.com/arlivre/shunza/disc.htm Shunza discography]
* [http://www.avex.com.tw/3rd/artist_profile.asp?aid=846505&aname=shunza Shunza profile in Avex Taiwan]