My playlist: Pianist Malika Omar
We ask Dubai-based pianist Malika Omar what she's listening to at the moment, and what music means to her...
iPod picks
1. At Last by Etta James
2. Fly Me To The Moon by Frank Sinatra
3. L.O.V.E by Nat King Cole
4. Unforgettable by Natalie Cole
5. Ne'Oul Eih by Amr Diab
6. Touched by Vast
7. Night of Your Life by David Guetta (featuring Jennifer Hudson)
8. Parachute by Cheryl Cole
9. Morning After Dark by Timbaland
10. Titanium by David Guetta (featuring Sia)
What music do you love?
It depends on my mood. To get my creative juices flowing, I love fast-paced dance music à la Tiësto and Fatboy Slim, or current pop favourites like Katy Perry.
Music you grew up to?
My folks love classical music and my mum used to listen to a lot of Mozart when she was pregnant with me. Perhaps that sparked my love for music!
And the first album you bought?
It was a Blue CD. Remember them? I was obsessed with Duncan James!
Which one of your songs would you recommend to fans?
The title track of my latest album Sand Star - my tribute to Dubai, a city that brings together tradition and modernity.
Is music just a form of entertainment?
I think music is integral in connecting people from all over the world. It can be understood by everyone - music is a universal language!
