This celebrated voice specialist is a coloratura soprano. She has performed solo vocal recitals in Malaysia, Germany, Spain, Monaco, Kazakhstan, Singapore, Korea etc. When Malaysia’s produce our very own first Malay Opera entitled “Puteri Saadong”, Syafinaz was cast as the main character and received an over whelming response.
Syafinaz is also actively involved in the Malaysian contemporary music scene as a singer, host for musical entertainment programs, and actor (in musical theater productions). As a singer, she is well known for her versatility and capability in singing Classical, R&B, Pop and Jazz.
Besides singing, Syafinaz is a voice lecturer at MARA University Of Technology (UiTM) Music Faculty, and The National Arts Academy (ASWARA). She was invited to lecture at other universities such as The International College of Music (ICOM) for a few years and at the same time Syafinaz is also the Vocal and Artistic Director of Koir Kebangsaan Malaysia (The National Choir Of Malaysia).
A favourite performer at gala ceremonies, she performed for the closing of the ‘World Economic Forum’ in Davos Switzerland, the World Expo in Zaragoza, Spain and sang for the SEA GAMES in Vientiane, Laos. A familiar face at Fashion Festivals, her operatic prowess never failed to enthrall the audience. She was invited to perform in front of Prince Albert of Monaco in conjunction with Islamic Fashion Festival (IFF) in Monte Carlo, Monaco, and was once again invited to perform for IFF at Astana, Kazakhstan. Syafinaz was also invited to perform with The Romanian Radio National Orchestra, at the Malaysian Philharmonic Hall.
During the President of The United States Of America, first official visit to Malaysia, Syafinaz was specially chosen by the Prime Minster himself to perform for Mr. Barack Obama for the State Banquet at the King’s Palace. And for 27th Asean Summit gala dinner which was attended by all of the Asean leaders, Syafinaz was once again invited to entertain them with her powerful and soulful vocal.
In conjunction with Federal Territory Day 2018, Syafinaz was awarded the Darjah Kebesaran Panglima Mahkota Wilayah (P.M.W) medal which carries the title “Datuk” from HRH The King for her work and passion in the music industry and education namely Permata Seni Koir and Koir Kebangsaan Malaysia.