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Saying goodbye to cultural giants
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/01/2022
» The world of Thai country music (pleng luk thung) was reeling from news of the death of luk thung legend and National Artist Waipoj Phetsupan last Wednesday. Waipoj, 79, was one of the Big Four central Thai luk thung stars -- Chaichana Boonachote, Chai Muang Singh and Kwanjit Sriprachan, all National Artists, are the others -- all of whom are masters of all the central folk styles.
Kamikaze's singers reunite
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 12/06/2019
» June must be a happy month for fans of singers from Kamikaze, since it will bring back two reunion shows of former top artists from the music label of the same name.
TOP 20 singles of 2017
B Magazine, Chanun Poomsawai, Published on 24/12/2017
» Congratulations! You've made it to through the year, a rather challenging one characterised by a series of unfortunate events from the rise of the Alt-Right and the Weinstein scandal to devastating hurricanes and sights of starving polar bears. We've also lost a handful of musicians along the way -- Soundgarden's Chris Cornell, Linkin Park's Chester Bennington and Tom Petty, to name but a few. Thankfully, those who are still alive and kicking have served up some of the most memorable tunes we've had the pleasure of hearing this year. Handpicked from our Playlists over the last 12 months, here are the top 20 singles that have defined the year that was. This week we're counting down from 20 up to 11 and the rest will be revealed next week. Before we close up the shop, let's once again pat ourselves on the back for this year was no child's play by any standards. May you have strength and courage to wade through Donald Trump's tweets and Prayut Chan-o-cha's tantrums in the coming year.
Jennifer Kim departs as The Voice Thailand returns
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 06/09/2016
» September 2010 saw the premiere of TV show, The Voice Of Holland, whose signature format -- the blind audition and battle rounds -- made it more gripping than other singing reality show competitions. Now with many countries having their own versions, The Voice franchise has become an esteemed entertainment institution, and in every country the quartet of coaches usually pull in strong TV ratings.