Malaysia's very own R&B-Jazz songstress is on a roll. After recently announcing her special showcase event set for Sept 19, she has now released her new single 'Kaki Kiriku', all set to shine in the South-East Asian region.
And after more than 25 years in the entertainment industry, soulful singer Noryn Aziz, who has long been synonymous with jazz, now wants to step out of the "cocoon” of a genre that has defined her identity.
While acknowledging that jazz will always be closest to her heart, the 48-year-old feels the time has come to show more versatility and reveal different dimensions of her career.
"Throughout my career, I’ve often been asked to sing jazz at events, for instance it stuck, and people say it suits me perfectly.
"But having been in the industry for so long... I feel my career shouldn’t be confined to just one genre. I’ve done pop rock, pop, jazz-even in a competition I entered recently, I showcased my versatility,” she said during Bernama Radio’s Show Buzz programme recently.
Through her upcoming concert 'This Is Noryn Aziz', which will take place on Sept 12 at the DBKL Auditorium, the golden-voiced singer will perform more than 20 songs across multiple genres, celebrating her journey of over two decades as an artist.
"This is a special day for me," says Malaysia's very own R&B-Jazz songstress as she aims to captivate audiences with an intimate musical performance that will light up the DBKL Auditorium stage come Sept 19.
According to Noryn, the concert is not just a performance, but also a visual and emotional storytelling of her artistic journey-from a music student to a professional jazz singer, and now a mature entertainer more confident in her own identity.
"I want to share not only the songs I’ve sung, but also my feelings and emotions as a woman. There may be personal stories I’ve never shared on social media, but on that night, everything will be expressed through music,” she said with sincerity.
Adding something different, Noryn will also perform her latest single 'Kaki Kiriku', set to be released this Friday. The song stands out for its playful use of a tongue twister, creatively woven into its melody.
"The lyrics include lines like ‘Kakakku kata kuku kaki ... kaki kiriku.’ It may sound playful, but it’s actually quite a challenge to pronounce in a jazzy tempo. Still, this is my way of capturing the attention of the younger generation, so they can appreciate jazz through a modern and fun approach,” she explained with a laugh.
Ahead of the concert, the 'Fantasi Oh Realiti' singer is not taking preparations lightly. She has been undergoing intensive vocal training and maintaining her stamina through exercise.
"I’m a bit unusual because I don’t feel comfortable using modern technology like prompters or in-ear monitors. So, I need to fully memorise all the songs,” she said.
For the record, Norazmahwati Abdul Aziz or better known as Noryn Aziz, is a Malaysian female jazz singer who became popular through the song "Cerita Cinta".
She began her musical career when she was a contestant on the Asia Bagus competition in 1993, then in 1995 as a member of the group Sister-Sister. The following year, Noryn chose to go solo and released her first solo album, "Fantasi O Realiti".
She hit big time in 2006 with the record-breaking tune of "Cerita Cinta", which was said to be one of the best single to be released that year.
In 2010, Noryn released a mini album titled "I'm Alright". The album contains six songs which also combine jazz, R&B, and Soul rhythms. She also received rave reviews for this effort.
In recent times, she also shared information about her collaboration with top composers Ajai and Syamelin for the production of her latest album. With the anticipation of the new album, the singer has now shared the information on her upcoming concert 'This Is Noryn Aziz”.
Ticket purchase information
Location: DBKL Auditorium, Menara DBKL 1, Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur
Date: Friday, 19 September 2025
Time: 8:00 pm (Doors open at 7:00 pm)
Ticket purchase: tickethotline
