May Thet Htar Swe


May Thet Htar Swe is a traditional Burmese classical, country, and dhamma singer. She began her career as a child, and is known both for her mastery of songs from the Burmese classical tradition and her musical versatility, which spans several genres.

Career

In 2012, at the age of 9, she participated in Myawaddy TV's children singing competition, Starlets' Sky, becoming well known for her finale performances of "A Letter Written to Japan", a pop ballad, and "Candi Kinnari", a classical Burmese song.
In 2019, she garnered two distinctions during the University Entrance Examination. In 2020, she received the Shwe FM Award for most frequently requested traditional Burmese vocalist, for her hit song "Near". In May 2021, she temporarily ordained as a thilashin, under the Dharma name Somātherī.

Discography

  • ''Bimbo''

Awards

  • 2015 - Yangon [City FM Awards|Yangon City FM Award] for Bestselling Traditional Burmese Female Vocalist