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Tracing the roots of zouk
Life, John Clewley, Published on 08/12/2020
» In 1983, Kassav', a band from the Antilles in the Caribbean, released Zouk La Se Sel Medikamen Non Ni (Zouk Is The Only Medicine We Have). It became the first Antillean record to sell 100,000 copies. Kassav' went on to top the French pop charts with a string of gold albums, drew bigger crowds at their concerts than Prince and put Antillean music firmly on the international musical map.
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.
Hitting High Notes
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 12/10/2018
» This year saw finalists from Southeast Asia, South Korea, India, Australia and China perform at Aloft Seoul Myeongdong on Sep 20. Hanita Bhambri delivered a powerful performance of Let Me Go and is this year's winner. Through Aloft's partnership with Universal Music Group, she gets a music video and a digital release of her single to kick start her career. Although Nontree "Nate" Paitoonvongvira, who represented SEA, didn't win, he wowed the audience with a catchy performance so much that we want (you) to get to know him. You may remember him performing a jazz rendition of Britney Spears' Toxic on The Voice but there's more to this singer/interior designer.
What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 11/08/2018
» 1 Thong Lor's 72 Courtyard has a ton of Mother's Day promotions this weekend, starting with the newly opened Carb and Wine Bar. Serving pizza, pasta and charcuterie boards, the restaurant is offering a special "Free Pizzas For Mamas" promotion, about which more information can be had if you call 02-392-6922. Then there's Japanese comfort food Lucky Fish, offering mothers 30% off on all menu items, as well as a free glass of cold-pressed juice for all you mothers out there. Mexican eatery Touche Hombre has a special 1,000 baht Mother's Day menu as well, consisting of Chips and Salsa Roja Mexicana, Soft Shell Crab Cangrejo, Grilled Chicken del Habanero or Roasted Pork Belly Al Pastor Tacos, and Roasted Kingfish Collar, as well as a complimentary ice-cream sandwich to boot. Last but not least, tapas bar Toro Bangkok has a 1,000 baht menu, from which mothers can select five of their favourite hot and cold tapas to enjoy. For more information, visit facebook.com/72courtyard.