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    A tribute to Jamaican heritage

    Life, John Clewley, Published on 30/01/2024

    » Studio One, one of Jamaica's most influential recording studios and labels, was founded by Clement "Coxsone" Dodd in the 1950s on Brentford Road, Kingston. His first recordings were made in 1963 and for the next 20 years, he would help reshape Jamaican popular music and propel it around the world.

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    The depths of darkness

    Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 30/01/2024

    » After a long-awaited return that lasted over three years, HBO's True Detective is back with its fourth season, titled True Detective: Night Country. This instalment promises a fresh take on the acclaimed franchise, featuring two formidable female leads, Jodie Foster and Kali Reis. The six-episode season is set to air weekly, with the first episode already available on HBO GO.

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    A joyous sound

    Life, John Clewley, Published on 07/11/2023

    » In 2001, the legendary US Gospel group Blind Boys of Alabama released an album on Peter Gabriel's Real World Records label. It was a hugely popular album which garnered the band a Grammy Award for Best Traditional Soul Gospel Album. It included their version of Tom Wait's song Way Down In The Hole, which was the theme song for the TV miniseries The Wire. Their version is better than Waits' in my view.

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    'Swifties' flock to movie theaters for record-breaking 'Eras' film

    AFP, Published on 13/10/2023

    » LOS ANGELES - Taylor Swift fans sporting friendship bracelets and glittery cowboy boots packed into early screenings of the pop megastar's concert film at movie theaters across the United States on Thursday.

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    The afterlife of Mitr Chaibancha

    Life, Kong Rithdee, Published on 06/10/2023

    » In an abrupt moment of life's brutal script, Mitr Chaibancha fell to his death from a helicopter ladder on Oct 8, 1970. He was filming Insee Thong (Golden Eagle), playing an anti-communist masked hero, when he slipped from the rung and plunged to the ground in Pattaya. That same evening, his body was transported to Wat Kae Nang Loeng. Thousands of people, unable to believe that Thailand's most famous actor was really, tragically dead, amassed impromptu at the temple and demanded that his corpse be raised from the coffin and shown to the public.

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    Root of the matter

    Life, John Clewley, Published on 20/07/2023

    » Earlier this year, Craft Recordings released the 2CD compilation Birth Right: A Black Roots Music Compendium with the aim of introducing the astonishing variety and depth of black roots music in the US in just 40 songs. Historian Dr Ted Olson and producer Scott Billington have done a great job of presenting a wide range of styles and genres -- from trad jazz to gospel to Louisiana la-la to Gullah music to country blues to brass bands. It's a fascinating musical ride for the listener.

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    The beat of Soweto

    Life, John Clewley, Published on 04/07/2023

    » Simon "Mahlathini" Nkabinde, known as the "Lion Of Soweto", was not allowed to leave South Africa until the mid-1980s, when he was invited to perform at a pioneering festival of music in Angouleme, France, along with the three Mahotella Queens, the musical engine the Makgone Tsohle Band, and producer and saxophonist West Nkosi.

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    Take your furry friends to the flicks

    Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 19/06/2023

    » A perfect holiday is when you spend a leisurely day out with your loved ones. A trip to the movie theatre is an ideal excursion, especially when you enjoy a newly released film.

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    Imaginary city

    Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 12/04/2023

    » A shabby man wanders, scavenging for whatever he can find from a pile of rubbish. Still, he shares leftover food with a stray cat, caressing the creature with a warm smile, the only positive expression on his nondescript face, in a capital city that betrays no sign of any human existence.

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    Get drenched in Songkran celebrations

    Guru, Suthivas Tanphaibul, Published on 09/04/2023

    » When it comes to Thai holiday celebrations, Songkran has the most disarming effect. By that, we mean revellers get wet and wild as they soak each other with water during the hottest month of the year. Songkran looks to come back with a vengeance too especially after a forced hiatus due to the pandemic. Guru By Bangkok Post presents a list of water festivals where you can make the most of your Songkran moments. Go wet or go home!

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