Sounds and the City presents the aural DNA of major Asian cities using informative narration blended with actual location recordings from each city. Presented as a day in the city, the journey covers each city's art and architecture, history and economy, as well as shopping, dining, and places of interest. This program covers Singapore.Gregory Bracken, an architect and author of four walking-tour books, wrote this installment of Sounds and the City. From its history as a British colony that was one of the only British outposts to fall to the Japanese during World War II, Singapore has developed into a shining jewel of modernity and economic success in just 40 years.
With a population mix of diverse ethnicities (Chinese, Malay, and Indian), Singapore's social tapestry reflects rich, interwoven cultures that blend harmoniously in a melting pot of commerce that combines East and West. With grand plans to create a cutting-edge city that offers both global business and global tourist attractions, Singapore is a city republic on the move.