An ode to Hong Kong

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Singer-songwriter Jovelyn (Joves) Fuego has a come a long way since choking on stage during a singing competition when she was only 11. The self-taught guitarist is causing a stir among music fans with 'Shoebox in the City' - a ballad about the trials and tribulations of modern life in transient Hong Kong.

The song won her a Tom Lee music competition last year, leading to a television appearance on RTHK. A former EMI executive even proclaimed: "Now, here is a real song about Hong Kong".

Joves can often be seen performing at open mic's at Peel Fresco Music Lounge. Visit her website at http://www.jovesmusic.tk

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[djstonedog]

Love U Joves!

[romain666137]

miss hong kong so bad... ve been liveng there for 10years... such an awesome place^^

[kathryan81]

You rock!!! It gave me goosebumps. Makes me miss home even more... x

[jovellini]

The guy who wrote the bassline is an excellent guitar player too!!

[Chrizcol]

Brilliant intervieweeee. Sell well... I would suck.

I love the bass on that tune :p

[stevenco]

very inspiring!