Few understand Singapore’s sound like veteran musician Dick Lee. His career bloomed at the age of 18 when he began writing songs that explore and embody the country’s identity, cementing his place among the top tier of singer-songwriters. His uncanny knack for combining Asian folk and pop is best heard on 1989 breakout album The Mad Chinaman, while songs commissioned for National Day—like “Rasa Sayang” and “Our Singapore”—remain classics. Coupled with sundry creative projects like stage musicals and fashion labels, Lee’s talents have made him a household name that resonates throughout Singaporean culture.