Zee Avi, Malaysia’s songwriting pride and international talent, has reached out to the animal kingdom for her second album Ghostbird, a decidedly uplifting affair.

THERE may not exist such a feathered creature as a ghost bird, but that hasn’t stopped us from philosophising mythical animals like the unicorn, dragon or leviathan. Hence, the beauty of direct translation from one language to another can never be overlooked. It has the ability to provide intrigue, humour and insult, all at the same time.