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Lots of fizz in Fygi
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Suraya al-Attas
New Straits Times
10-03-2000
Lots of fizz in Fygi
Byline: Suraya al-Attas
Edition: 2*
Section: Cover
Memo: (STF) - All things are going well for jazz diva Laura Fygi. She tells Suraya al-Attas how her music career has taken off, her collaboration with renowned composer Michel Legrand and plans to cut an album with new songs.
LAURA FYGI smiles and laughs a lot. Indeed, half an hour with the Dutch singer makes you feel like you've just had a wonderful chat with an old friend.
When Fygi tells you that she's a very contented person, you'd better believe her. It shows in the twinkle ...
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