Album Cover – Songs from Soundtrack of Lela Manja, Shaw’s All Star Production, 7th Asian Film Festival Entry

This album cover from Lela Manja, Shaw’s All-Star Production and 7th Asian Film Festival entry belonged to Zubir Said, the composer of Singapore's national anthem, Majulah Singapura.Such covers highlight the importance of record companies like Shaw Brothers, which played a role in promoting and shaping the landscape of Malay music during the 20th century.While Zubir Said did not compose these tracks, the record was part of his personal collection. This record, like others in Zubir Said’s collection, highlights the interconnectedness of prominent Malay artists who played roles in developing Singapore and Malaya’s cultural landscapes.