"We Walk in the Same Sweet Sunlight" - Girl Power Talk interviews Amirah

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"We walk in the same sweet sunlight, sleep under the same bright stars;
Our wounds leave the same blood spilling, our wars leave the same cruel scars.” -Tell Me, Amirah

Growing up as a biracial child was an experience in itself. This rollercoaster ride came with its share of both unbridled excitement and overwhelming challenges. Although both my parents are Malaysian, my father is Indian and my mother is Malay. Surrounded by two completely different cultures throughout my life, I have come to appreciate the diverse nature of all people inhabiting this world. I can vividly remember the walls of my house resounding with the tunes of old Hindustani songs as well as traditional Malay songs during my childhood. These precious memories fuel my passion for global cultural unity as a songwriter and voice for those who don’t have one.

I started learning the piano at the tender age of 6. I composed my first instrumental piece at the age of 11. This is why I am a songwriter first, and then a singer. As an artist, I aspire to take a 360 degree approach towards life: I write songs, design my own clothes, and keep learning about the beauty of different cultures. I’m also passionate about documenting various cultures through film, traveling, and personal development. Doing a little bit of everything brings me daily happiness because I am growing as a person. Hence the brand, Amirah360.

My single “You Are My” Land uses gamelan and traditional Chinese drums, while “Tell Me” has Tabla and Tanpura. Both of these songs, through their lyrics, attempt to put forth how crucial global unity is, now more than ever.

We are much more than just the colour of our skin. If only people took the time to know each other, the world would not have so much hatred, but rather an abundance of love and acceptance. It is time to realise the importance of treating all human beings as equal. We must keep atop of mind that we are ONE. With utmost humility, encourage the women of this world, especially those who have the privilege of independence and freedom from oppression, to stand up and use your voices in support of our sisters who do not.