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A rooftop journey through time
Life, Published on 22/10/2024
» After a spectacular run of 10 sold-out performances of Before 2475 in August, the creative collective AORTA is answering the public's call by bringing the dreamers of the Seine back to Chao Phraya River with nine rounds of Before 2475 Restage.
Echoes of Persia
Life, John Clewley, Published on 22/10/2024
» The santur is an ancient stringed instrument, a dulcimer, with 72 strings that can be dated to 500 BC. Assyrian and Babylonian stone carvings show the instrument back in 669 BC. The instrument spread widely in the Middle East and later further afield where it morphed into the hammered dulcimer, the qanun, cimbalom, Indian santoor and even the Thai classical instrument, the kim.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Oct 18-24
Guru, Published on 18/10/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Thai contingent eye victory on home turf
Sports, Published on 09/10/2024
» A strong local contingent will be among the challengers as the Asian Tour swings into Thailand for back-to-back tournaments on The International Series, the 10 elevated events that form a pathway onto the LIV Golf League.
Dikembe Mutombo, a towering NBA presence, dies at 58
New York Times, Published on 01/10/2024
» ATLANTA - Dikembe Mutombo, who arrived at Georgetown University as an international student with aspirations of being a doctor but who instead became a towering presence in professional basketball and a dedicated humanitarian in his native Congo, died Monday in Atlanta. He was 58.
iOS 18 has rolled out in style
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 24/09/2024
» Though Apple debuted the iOS 18 at WWDC 2024 early this month, it finally updated our phones last week, though only used with iPhones Xs through the iPhone 15 and 16 will get the updates.
A fresh take on mbalax
Life, John Clewley, Published on 24/09/2024
» In the early 1980s, Senegalese singer Youssou N'dour performed at the Africa Centre in London as part of a club night called the Limpopo Club. It was the first time mbalax, the dance music popular in the Senegambia, had been heard in London and I like so many intrigued rushed off to buy his Immigres album released in 1984 on the UK Earthworks label.
"Summer Sonic Bangkok" recap
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/09/2024
» Summer Sonic Bangkok took place on Aug 24-25 at Impact Challenger Hall, featuring 50 international artists, as well as indie Thai acts. The two-day music event took over two halls of Impact Challenger. One is dedicated to various activities, sponsor booths, a food corner and a stage for local acts. The other is for the main stage.
Samui jazz festival returns this weekend
Life, Published on 09/09/2024
» The Samui Summer Jazz Festival will make a comeback with a troop of world-class jazz artists to perform under the stars at three leading venues from Friday to Sunday.
Chic in the city
Life, Published on 04/09/2024
» Buckle up Bangkok, as on Sept 17, Nile Rodgers & Chic will take the stage at UOB LIVE, Emsphere, for what promises to be an electrifying night. For the first time ever, Rodgers and his band will bring their unique blend of funk, disco and dance music to Thailand, offering fans a chance to experience a legacy that has defined the sound of an era and influenced generations of musicians and listeners alike.