Emily Hamilton came to Australia at an early age, when her Chinese-Malaysian and New Zealand born parents immigrated there. Years later, she started a musical career under the stage name of San Mei. She featured here a few times before already.

On 13 February (you know, in the old world), she shared a video on her socials of her performing Stereophonics’ Dakota at her home for Valentine’s Day. I presume positive feedback started flooding in, and rightly so.

Now, ten months later, a studio version of her cover hits the streaming services. It’s more produced, obviously, but remains the delicate tribute it originally was. Beautiful!

Recommended as well:
San Mei – Midnight
San Mei – Hard To Face

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Werner Schlosser

I’m a music industry watcher and journalist. Worked at a CD club, a record store chain and was editor in chief of an entertainment trade magazine. Have been in the radio business since 1987, producing and presenting shows. Was music director of several stations. Also, I developed the European Border Breakers Chart, Music Moves Europe Talent Chart and ESNS Chart. CEO of Werner Bros. tekst | uitleg.