Gyan Evans ( born ca. 1960 , Geelong ) , who performs as Gyan ( ) is an Australian singer-songwriter and record producer . She began her musical career in the Sydney band Haiku before winning the 1986 grand final in the local version of the TV talent quest , '' Star Search '' . This led to a recording contract with Warner Music , which resulted in her October 1989 debut self-titled album . It peaked in the top 30 on the ARIA Albums Chart and provided , " Wait " ( August ) , which reached the top 20 on the ARIA Singles Chart . At the ARIA Music Awards of 1990 she won the Best New Talent category
ARIA Music Awards of 1990
ARIA Music Awards of 1990
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