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Hong Kong heralds Halloween
Life, Published on 13/09/2024
» With the arrival of fall, Hong Kong is attracting tourists with its nightlife and spectacular line-up of festivals that combine Eastern and Western traditions.
The King of Qawwali returns
Life, John Clewley, Published on 10/09/2024
» The great Pakistani qawwali singer, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, dubbed the "Shahenshah-e-Qawwali" (the King of the Kings of Qawwali) died in 1997 at the young age of 48. He was right at the peak of his powers.
Korean-American artist Eaj to perform live in Bangkok
Life, Published on 27/08/2024
» Jae Park, a Korean-American musician, singer and songwriter, will be flown in for the first and only show during "Very Live Presents eaJ When The Rain Stopped Following Live In Bangkok 2024", at Centerpoint Studio, Soi Lasalle, Sukhumvit 105, on Sept 6 at 2pm.
Remembering the 'King of the Talking Song'
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/08/2024
» National Artist and luk thung icon Phloen Phromdaen passed away on Aug 3, aged 85. He was one of the titans of the luk thung world, garnering the nickname Raja Phleng Phut (King of the Talking Song) for the spoken passages in the middle of his songs.
French band Air to headline Maho Rasop festival
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 07/08/2024
» Maho Rasop 2024, set to take place on Nov 23-24, recently announced French electro duo Air as its first headliner among a line-up of international artists.
RBSO set to honour HM The Queen Mother
Life, Published on 05/08/2024
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra Foundation presents "Emmanuel Ceysson Plays Glière's Harp Concerto", a celebratory concert to mark HM Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's birthday, in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, this Friday at 7.30pm.
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.
Embassies unite to honour HM the King
Life, Post Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» To commemorate the 72nd birthday of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, 12 embassies in Thailand will present special cultural performances under the "Long-Standing Relations" concept at Parc Paragon, M floor of Siam Paragon, daily from 1pm to 7pm, from Friday until July 29.
Melodious mayhem
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 23/07/2024
» The serene yet exhilarating guitar riffs of UK shoegaze pioneers Ride are set to echo through Bangkok for the very first time. On Aug 5 at Search Studio, Thai fans can finally experience the iconic indie rockers at "#HYHBKK Live! With Ride". This historic event, organised by indie concert promoter HAVE YOU HEARD?, promises to be an unforgettable night of music, memories and melodious mayhem.
Enjoy DasJati performances at TCC
Life, Published on 22/07/2024
» Highlights from Somtow Sucharitkul's epic series of 10 music dramas DasJati: Ten Lives Of The Buddha will be staged at Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on July 29 at 8pm.