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When East meets West
Life, John Clewley, Published on 17/01/2023
» In 2017, the Japanese band Minyo Crusaders released their debut album, Echoes Of Japan (P-Vine, Japan), to great acclaim. The band's reworking and updating of Japanese folk music, or minyo, on a rhythmic bed of Caribbean, Latin and Afrobeat was truly inspired, and perhaps pointed the way for other fusion bands in East and Southeast Asia. The aim was to revive minyo as "music for the people", as quoted by World Music Central.
Five things you need to know this week
Muse, Published on 24/06/2017
» 1. Volve Hotel is transforming 28 of its rooms into swoon-worthy art spaces, showcasing works from top artists and galleries in Bangkok, including Bangkok City City, Ver Gallery and Gallery Seescape at Hotel Art Fair. The groovy pieces range from limited edition prints and paintings to sculptures. Highlighting the event will be robot artist Paul, who'll be sketching portraits throughout the weekend. Deejays will be spinning beats to enhance the vibe. Volve Hotel is on Sukhumvit 53. The event begins at 11am with free admission. Visit www.facebook.com/ HotelArtFair.