2-3-204 (SINGAPORE) In a recent concert held in Singapore, global music sensation Taylor Swift shared a personal revelation with her fans. The Grammy-winning artist disclosed that her mother had spent her childhood in Singapore, as her grandmother, an opera singer, was based in the city-state.
Swift, who was performing in Singapore as part of her world tour, expressed her excitement about finally being able to visit the place she had heard so much about throughout her life. She expressed her love and gratitude to the enthusiastic crowd, describing them as “beautiful” and “generous.”
The highlight of the concert was when Swift performed the emotional ballad “Marjorie,” a song dedicated to her late maternal grandmother. As she sang, fans in the audience illuminated the venue with the glow of their phone torches, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere.
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The story behind Swift’s family connection to Singapore dates back to her grandmother, Marjorie Finlay, who was an accomplished opera singer. In 1968, Finlay was selected to play the lead soprano role in the production of Czech composer Bedřich Smetana’s opera “The Bartered Bride” at the Victoria Theatre in Singapore. Finlay’s talent took her to various parts of the world, including Venezuela, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.
Swift’s mother, Andrea, spent a significant portion of her childhood in Singapore. Whenever Swift would visit the city on tour, her mother would take her to places where she had lived and studied, allowing her to experience the city’s rich heritage firsthand.
The bond between Swift and her late grandmother is evident in her music videos, where old photographs of Marjorie Finlay make poignant appearances. The influence of her grandmother’s musical legacy is clearly seen in Swift’s own talent and success.
Swift’s concert in Singapore not only thrilled her fans but also provided a glimpse into the personal connection she shares with the city. The revelation of her mother’s childhood spent in Singapore added an extra layer of significance to the event, making it a memorable night for both the artist and her devoted fans.
