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The lion roars on
Life, John Clewley, Published on 29/07/2025
» Musician and bandleader Thomas Mapfumo is 80 years old this month. The man, often dubbed the "Lion of Zimbabwe", is still hugely popular in his home country, despite having gone into exile and resettling in Oregon in 2000.
Amp up the tunes
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 14/05/2025
» Achariya Dulyapaiboon, better known as Amp, is a female songwriter and producer who has written hundreds of songs for Thai artists. Just one of the many hits penned by Achariya has gained over 100 million views on YouTube.
Impact Arena presents ultimate Thai street food experience
Life, Published on 27/03/2025
» Myriad street food restaurants will be serving their delicious dishes on the same ground at "Impact x Shell Chuan Chim 3", which will kick off tomorrow and run daily from 3pm to midnight until April 6, at the front yard of Impact Arena, Muang Thong Thani.
New collections to inspire at JWD Art Space
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 26/08/2024
» Art collectors and enthusiasts are invited to look for art pieces that can enhance their personal identities and enrich their own collections during "The Collector Club", which is running at JWD Art Space, until Sept 1.
An evening of love songs for charity
Life, Patcharawalai Sanyanusin, Published on 05/03/2024
» 'The Power Of Love" is the theme for "The Magic Moment" charity concert which will bring a string of leading artists to sing songs of happiness at Impact Exhibition Hall 5, Muang Thong Thani, on March 16 starting at 7pm.
Christmas parades in Sakon Nakhon
Life, Published on 21/12/2023
» Until Christmas Day, the charming traditions of the Ban Tha Rae community in Sakon Nakhon will honour Jesus Christ's starry natal night.
Universal language
Life, John Clewley, Published on 24/10/2023
» The Transglobal World Music Chart for October has some excellent new releases for the coming cool season. And if there is a theme that runs through the Top 20, it is one of reflection and understanding in a world that is full of pain and hurt. This is exemplified by the No.1 album Jarak Qaribak by Dudu Tassa and Jonny Greenwood.
The sounds of Africa
Life, John Clewley, Published on 09/05/2023
» The Malian singer/songwriter and guitarist Fatoumata Diawara emerged in 2011 with the EP Kanou and quickly after came her debut and breakthrough release Fatou (Nonesuch, World Circuit). Fatou, which features Diawara's self-penned songs and electric guitar playing (which she claims was a first for a Malian woman) catapulted her to international fame. She has a unique sound, created out of her Southern Malian wassollou roots and Western music she learned growing up in Paris.
Art of the possible
Life, Published on 17/03/2023
» To mark International Women's Day, Central and Robinson have joined hands with eight prominent female artists to host the "ShePossible" exhibition, on view at Central@CentralwOrld until March 26. All proceeds from the online charity auction will go to the Center for Girls Foundation, the Freedom Restoration Project, and the Friend of Women Foundation. The highest bidder for each artwork will get an NFT certificate for each piece.
A personal reflection on Thailand as a nation
Life, Chris Baker, Published on 20/05/2022
» Historian alone is an inadequate description. Charnvit Kasetsiri is a historian-activist. In 1973, he wrote a pioneering history of Ayutthaya as a Cornell University doctorate, published by Oxford University Press. He taught at Thammasat University for five decades and briefly served as rector. He has presented on Thai history at countless international gatherings. He has promoted the work of his students and colleagues so often that his prefaces for their works fill a fat book.