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Exile songs resurface
Life, John Clewley, Published on 27/09/2025
» From the early 1970s to the 80s, Mogadishu boasted one of the Horn of Africa's liveliest night scenes with groups from this "Golden Era" like Dur Dur Band entertaining at clubs and hotels across the city. A coup in 1991 and subsequent civil war put a stop to the music and musicians had to go underground or migrate. Those who went by the latter route took their music and culture across the Somali diaspora (one of Africa's largest).
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.
No thirst traps needed
Guru, Pornchai Sereemongkonpol, Published on 10/10/2023
» The American perfect-pitch possessor, record producer and thirst-trapper Charlie Puth returned to Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani for his third concert in Bangkok on Friday.
Controversial or safe pick for Nobel literature prize?
AFP, Published on 05/10/2023
» STOCKHOLM - The Nobel Prize in Literature to be announced on Thursday could go to an overtly political author like a Kremlin critic, or crown a safer or lesser-known writer, experts say.
Prime Video reveals first look of upcoming spy series
Guru, Sutipa Aearoonsangsai, Published on 02/03/2023
» Featuring a star-studded cast with Richard Madden, Priyanka Chopra Jones, Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville, the action-packed spy series, "Citadel", will be released on April 28 with a two-episode premiere on Prime Video.
A creative accounting
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 13/02/2023
» Sophie, a young pianist, dreams of performing at a concert hall. When she gets an invitation letter, she feels overjoyed and begins to prepare for a debut, though with a sense of foreboding. On concert day, the sound of music comes from nowhere. She finds that it is created by the ghosts of past performers, yet continues to play her instrument. Her performance brings the ghosts peace, and they gradually disappear. As time goes by, Sophie becomes a successful pianist, but she never forgets the event.
Cortina Watch celebrates golden jubilee with gala dinner
Life, Published on 09/12/2022
» From its humble beginning with the first store at Colombo Court, Cortina Watch has become a publicly listed company with over 45 boutiques in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Australia.
Huawei committed to cultivating digital talent
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 08/12/2022
» Global multinational Huawei Technologies has joined hands with partners in the public and private sectors to enhance digital skills among Thais as the country is expected to face a shortfall of 500,000 people with advanced digital skills by 2030.
A look at love in the multiverse
Life, Published on 09/11/2022
» Bangkok Community Theatre will put the entire multiverse into a live stage experience in Constellations, which promises to offer a deep and heart-warming show.
Five tastes of Asia
Life, Published on 03/11/2022
» Following the return of international tourism in Asia, five photographers with deep connections to India, Japan, Korea, Singapore and Thailand share one of their favourite local dishes.