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SIEL Band Members
CATHERINE B. SUELLO
[FEMALE ] VOCALS
Cathy with a degree in Physical Therapy, coming from a musical family left the profession as music calling was too strong. She has developed her singing talent by joining various bands and has been performing for quite some time in different countries and cities abroad such as Seychelles, Malaysia, Taiwan, China, India etc…2002-2010 she was touring Asia with musicians from Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, Kenya, China. Through these experiences she has exposed herself to different kinds of audiences and genres which has greatly affected her musical career. Strong soulful vocal capacity which can handle a variety of songs and projects well on stage. |
MOHAMAD RITMAN AHMAD
[MALE ] GUITAR / VOCALS
Listening to music, Modern guitarist, lyricist, arranger, and composer/producer Mohamad Ritman. Completely immersed and involved in every single detail of the music and the recording process, from the birth of an idea until its completion. He started playing the guitar since he was 10 and began to perform professionally at 16 years old. Ritman took an interest in music and formed his own band to develop his skills as a guitarist. As a professional guitarists he has already traveled to many different countries. During that time he also did a lot of arranging and producing. He has often incorporated elements of Contemporary Jazz, R&B and Funk music.
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ROZARIO RASUL
[MALE] PIANO / KEYBOARDIST
Also known as Rio Rasul has earned his Diploma in Jazz Piano Performance at The National Arts Academy, Certificate of Classical Piano Performance at Trinity College of Music UK. Grade 8 with Distinction for Practical Classical Piano at Associated Board Royal School of Music London and Grade 8 Theory in Associated Board Royal School of Music London. He is the Musical Director for the renowned Rock Legend Ramli Sarip for “Konsert Seniman 45 Tahun Istana Budya and Esplanade Singapore 2014, for Ramli Sarip, M. Nasir, Awie, Ella and Dato Hattan for Konsert Doa Langit dan Bumi 2015, for Jamal Abdillah 2015 Konsert Gemilang, Jamal Abdillah Live in Penang 2015, Ramli Sarip and M. Nasir Esplanade, Singapore 2016 and many more. As a Pianist and Keybordist for local Artists such as Siti Nurhaliza, Aisyah, Nora, Jaclyn Victor, Zainal Abidin, Searc, Wings, Ella, Lefthanded etc…Roza remains one of the most sought after Keyboardist/Pianist in Malaysia.
MOHAMED HANIFF MOHAMED
[MALE] BASSIST
Anep as he is fondly called, recalled that his first instrument is the Harmonium. He started showing interest in playing the bass in 2010 and went on to study in Akademi Seni Budaya dan Warisan Kebangsaan also known as ASWARA. One of his greatest influence is the late Jaco Patorius. After finishing his studies, he went on to explore more of his craft by joining various bands in Malaysias’ music scene and today is one of the most sought after bass player of his generation in KL.
AZMI HAIRUDIN
[MALE] ALTO SAXOPHONES
Azmi is quite simply one of the greatest Alto saxophone players in malaysia who ever lived, But his work on the saxophone was what made him a legend. Along with musicians like Idang Rasjidi, Boy Katindig, Andy Peterson and Lewis Pragasam, he pushed the genre of jazz into new stratospheres, His playing had a smooth and soft feel to it that blended R&B and jazz to create a refreshing sound. Performing with famous artists in malaysia and indonesia
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LEWIS PRAGASAM
[MALE] DRUMMER / PERCUSSIONISTS
Lewis Pragasam was the leader and founder of Asiabeat, which was critical in bringing Asian style percussion and music (in addition to blending it with other world styles) to a larger, global audience. The group, which formed in 1979, began releasing albums in 1982 to great reception, and Pragasam was to take his concept and group all over the world, touring on just about every continent, and making waves at some of the planet's most renowned jazz and world music festivals. Eventually, Pragasam was awarded a Fulbright Scholarship, and began teaching -- as Artist in Residence -- at East Carolina University. In addition, he also toured the world with his percussion group.
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ZAHID AHMAD
[MALE] DRUMMER
He first discovered his talent at a very tender age of 10. In 1978 he initiated his album entitled “Degil” with a group called Split Times. The 2 nd album was recorded in 1980 with a Bruneian Singer, Affendi Agus. He has played with many well known Jazz artistes in the music industry such as Michael Veerapen Jazz trio, backed Mcdonalds celebrity tennis artists such as Dionne Warwick, Peter Graves, Carrol Connors and many more between 1981-1983. Played with Michael Veerapen in ‘All that Jazz’, the first jazz club in Malaysia. Has sessioned, co-produced, rhythm arranger for artists such as Sheila Majid, Zainal Abidin (Hijau Album –best selling album in Malaysia), Atilia, Ali. Sessioned for Man Bai’s Sony mini album, Jamal Abdillah, Atilia, Ruth Sahanaya and many more. A drum lecturer at University Teknologi Mara (1996-1998), International College of Music (ICOM) (1997-1999), National Arts Academy (1998-2006). Has joined several Festivals such as Womad Music Festival (Japan, France, Hong Kong), JB Jazz Festival, JB Arts Festival (2013-2016), 1992-1998 has signed in with Zildjian Cymbals USA (Cymbals Endorsement), Yamaha Japan (Drum Endorsement), Tama Drum Japan (Drum Endorsement), 2007 2009 has signed with Sonor Drums (drum endorsement), Opened his own Drum academy, Zahid Ahmad Drumworks Sdn.Bhd. In 2013 he released his first drum exercise book in Bahasa titled ‘Dram Bersama Zahid Ahmad’. In early 2017 released his debut album worldwide entitled Zahid Ahmad Project, Tuk Tak Mana Melayunya.
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Norman Abd. Rahman
[MALE] BASSIST
Norman began his musical career at a tender age of 9, but as a drummer. An architectural student by training, Norman has no regrets leaving the profession and playing music full time. Among his famous works for local and international artists are playing bass for Sheila Majid, Zainal Abidin, Dionne Warwick, Dayang Nurfaezah, Anuar Zain, Lewis Pragasam, Kris Dayanti, Tompi and many more. He is constantly travelling for big concerts in Asia.
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Mohd. Nordin Anuar
[MALE] DRUMMER
Tom as he is fondly called, is one of the best and pioneering drummer in the local recording industry and music scene. He started playing at 17 years young. He had the pleasure of playing for the late Sudirman Arshad, Headwind, toured the world with the most successful Malaysian Artist in terms of Album sales, Raihan. In recent years he has been touring with M. Nasir and Ramli Sarip to name a few.
STEVEN BENAYA E.MORI
[MALE] PIANO / KEYBOARDIST
A Music Arranger, pianist and keyboardist. Widely considered one of the most influential musician in the scenes. Played in few Asia's countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, China, Macau, Philippine and Malaysia and also played together with some of the big names in Jazz, R&B and Pop industry. He is capable of giving his audience a fine time listening to his renditions of exquisite sound. He is very lively on stage and interacts with his audiences very well on and off the stage.
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STAN CALVIN
[MALE] DRUMMER / PERCUSSIONISTS
He began playing an Indian traditional percussion known as “tabla” practically from infancy at the age of four. He plays tabla with western drumming, which consists of a
unique hybrid East-West drum set up.
As a composer and songwriter himself Stan is sensitive towards the music that he plays, Blending Asian and Western music which makes him a unique drummer. Unlike anything else, he plays various kinds of music
from ethnic to modern music being the only one of its kind.
RICARDO RANITO
[MALE] BASSIST
As a modern bassist with a heart and soul his life devoted to the art of electric bass, He puts his heart into every note he plays and walks up and down his bass guitar with his natural flow of spirited-musicianship. He plays a very important role which allows Siel to share their artistry and exciting musical adventure with a great contemporary groove style with traces of jazz.
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