Filipino band Kadangyan and soloist artist Jessa Mae Gabon battle it out with other Asian talents for the chance to be crowned SUTASI winners as the Asian Talent Search airs its grand finals on Q Channel 11 this Sunday, August 9.
After 6 episodes, 9 finalists coming from Northeast Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia were chosen out of 37 contenders. Battling for the band title are Infinity of Sound, Jalebee Cartel, and Great Spy Experiment. Meanwhile, Gabon goes against other solo finalists Liu Jin and Nikhil D'Souza while Kadangyan competes against Biuret and Cassini's Division in the wildcard category.
A five-piece band which started in Cebu City back in 2000, Kadangyan brings into their music inspiration for the human soul and awareness of the environment. Fusing modern instruments with indigenous ones, Kadangyan gives listeners a feel of the Philippine ethnic culture. Gabon, on the other hand, is a Marikenean who started singing at the age of 9. She is a belter who has a versatile voice and a style which matches any genre whethers its pop, R&B, soul or jazz.
SUTASI winning finalists will share over one million US dollars in cash and prizes including the opportunity to co-write with successful and internationally-famous songwriters, record an album with commercially successful producers, and embark on a global marketing and promotion campaign which includes a starring role in a music video for worldwide release.
Witness Pinoy talents on the rise to stardom. Catch the finale of SUTASI this Sunday, August 9, at 5 pm, on Q Channel 11.