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The band's lyrics and music are written by Ah P (Lam Pang) and sung by Nicole (Nicole Au Kin-ying). The duo occasionally invites friends (Ah Suet, who speaks French, for instance) and relatives (Nicole's younger sister) to participate in their albums and shows.
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1044:"YESASIA: Lonely Friday CD - my little airport, Harbour Records - Cantonese Music - Free Shipping"
1018:"Hong Kong indie band My Little Airport's five sold-out gigs at Kitec show they've struck a chord"
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The OK Thing to Do on Sunday
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