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Fusing different musical worlds
Life, John Clewley, Published on 13/02/2024
» Klezmer is the music of Ashkenazi Jews, who created the music in Central and Eastern Europe in the 16th century. Although mainly instrumental, the music is usually sung in Yiddish. It was hugely popular before the destruction of Yiddish communities in Central Europe during the Holocaust. Professional Klezmer musicians who escaped to the US founded large klezmer orchestras in the first two decades of the 20th century, who competed with jazz ensembles and Irish big bands in New York.
Celebrate Children's Day together
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 12/01/2024
» This year's National Children's Day celebration will be unforgettable for all little ones as many leading shopping malls in Bangkok are bringing a variety of impressive activities to delight and boost their creativity and imagination. Here are some of the recommended events.
Zee Zee casts her spell over Bangkok
Life, James Keller, Published on 13/06/2023
» Marking the 150th anniversary of Sergei Rachmaninoff's birth, one of today's most exceptionally brilliant pianists recently visited Thailand to collaborate with the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in a concert supported by B.Grimm.
Restaurant Revival
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 01/10/2021
» Eating out has returned but in a limited capacity, while today marks another easing of Covid-19 restrictions, which allows more businesses such as indoor gyms and spas to reopen. As our lives slowly (and hopefully) return to somewhat normalcy, here are a few noteworthy developments from the dining scene that you can look forward to.
Highly anticipated children's concert
Life, Published on 25/09/2019
» Pro Musica will present one of the most anticipated concerts of the year, delighting children of all ages while introducing them to various musical instruments.
Come on Baby, Light My Fire
B Magazine, Published on 30/07/2017
» After 24 years in Bangkok there's no hoodwinking Jerry Hopkins, pioneering Rolling Stone reporter and author of No One Here Gets Out Alive, the cult biography of The Doors' self-styled shaman-poet Jim Morrison.
The BeastsUntamed
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 14/08/2016
» Electronic influences and uninhabited lust reach their peak on British art-rockers Wild Beasts' latest studio offering.
A swinging Sunday
Life, Pattramon Sukprasert, Published on 25/02/2016
» Heading a little bit out of town this weekend might not be a bad idea especially to those who have dancing shoes. "Big Bang: Swing Dancing at Phra Pathom Chedi", will take place on Sunday at Rod Fai Street in front of Nakhon Pathom's famous stupa. Even if you don't dance, come check it out.
Culture on a string
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 29/10/2014
» While the epic Ramakien is told through nang talung, the art of shadow puppetry from southern Thailand, a shadow puppet from Hamburg, Germany, will portray a child waking up in the middle of the night.
Gate Crasher
Guru, Richard Mcleish, Published on 15/03/2013
» Welcome to Guru 's Gate Crasher, your ultimate guide to finding something fresh to do in this big city.