The songs on this record are by The Midnight Minstrels, a popular jazz band of the 1920s and 1930s. They were recorded by Regal records, a company which was founded in 1914 as a subsidiary by the UK branch of Columbia records. Music from England and America were gaining popularity amongst Peranakans in Singapore and the Straits during the early 20th century. Musical bands and troupes were formed during this period and they would perform at celebratory occasions organized by Peranakans such as birthdays and weddings
