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Ananea makes Thailand debut
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/11/2025
» Kata Group Resorts, a Thai-owned hospitality group in the south of Thailand, recently announced the rebrand of Beyond Khaolak Resort to Ananea Beyond Khaolak, the first Ananea property in Thailand and the brand’s flagship in Southeast Asia.
Soul sensation Mayer Hawthorne to perform at Centerpoint Studio
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 02/07/2025
» Get ready to groove to the soulful beats of Mayer Hawthorne as he brings his distinctive blend of vintage soul, R&B, and modern funk to Bangkok's Centerpoint Studio on Aug 21. Renowned as a 21st-century soul sensation, Mayer Hawthorne promises an unforgettable evening filled with timeless hits and infectious charisma.
Motown legend Smokey Robinson sued for sexual assault
AFP, Published on 07/05/2025
» LOS ANGELES — Motown legend Smokey Robinson was facing a multimillion dollar lawsuit on Tuesday from four former housekeepers who allege the soul singer repeatedly raped and sexually assaulted them.
Remembering soul' s ' Sultans of Sweat '
Life, John Clewley, Published on 21/01/2025
» For twenty years, between 1961 and 1981, the hugely popular US soul and R&B act Sam & Dave, thrilled audiences with their all-action, stompin' soul music. Both singers were brought up singing in gospel choirs at church and they took their 'pleading preacher' call-and-response gospel style to secular audiences.
A farewell to icons
Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/07/2024
» Several great music masters made their final journey during the past few weeks, several of whom have been World Beat favourites since the early days of the column back in the 1990s.
A tribute to Jamaican heritage
Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/01/2024
» Studio One, one of Jamaica's most influential recording studios and labels, was founded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd in the 1950s on Brentford Road, Kingston. His first recordings were made in 1963 and for the next 20 years, he would help reshape Jamaican popular music and propel it around the world.
Michael Jackson's moonwalk hat up for auction
AFP, Published on 19/09/2023
» PARIS - Just before performing his famous moonwalk dance for the first time, Michael Jackson tossed his hat to the side of the stage. Four decades later, it's up for auction in Paris.
Jokes aren't what they used to be
Roger Crutchley, Published on 27/08/2023
» It is customary at this time of the year for PostScript to try and lighten up proceedings with what have been voted the best jokes by stand-up comedians at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe which wraps up this week. Unfortunately this year's offerings have been decidedly underwhelming, or perhaps I'm getting a bit too ancient to appreciate modern wit. Anyway, prepare yourself for a few groans.
Tina Turner: The raw power of rock and roll
AFP, Published on 25/05/2023
» WASHINGTON - Tina Turner, the growling songstress whose explosive stage presence electrified fans the world over, left an indelible mark on 20th-century rock with five decades of hits -- first with husband Ike Turner, but most memorably as a wildly successful solo act.
Celluloid sleuths more fun in the old days
News, Roger Crutchley, Published on 05/03/2023
» I was watching a US cops and robbers film the other day in which the police were using those large portable phones that were around just at the start of the cellphone revolution. Nothing dates a film more than the type of phones they are using. Those unwieldy early portable phones look quite comical these days and seem more cumbersome than convenient.