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Passing of a giant
Life, John Clewley, Published on 11/10/2025
» Sad news reached the World Beat desk this week that Prof Dr Terry E. Miller of Kent State University in the US passed away on Oct 1. He was 80 years old.
Punta rock still rolls
Life, John Clewley, Published on 06/05/2025
» In 1987, a compilation of Central American Garifuna music, or punta rock, was recorded in Andy Palacio's Sunrise Recording Studio and released to great acclaim. It featured the unique sound created by Garifuna communities, mainly in Belize and Honduras. Palacio was the big star of punta rock, a popular style in the Caribbean and Central America.
5 wellness retreat trends in 2025, from sexual healing and psychedelics to horse therapy
South China Morning Post, Published on 09/01/2025
» A fully immersive wellness retreat can be hugely therapeutic. It was for 43-year-old life and business coach Lynda Williams, who in 2023 returned to Britain after 14 years living in Singapore.
A deep dive into music history
Life, John Clewley, Published on 07/01/2025
» In 1965, Joe Boyd was stage manager at the Newport Folk Festival when Bob Dylan plugged in and went electric, shocking the conservative folk world. And having navigated that seismic shock, he went on to produce Pink Floyd, Nick Drake and Fairport Convention in the 1960s and 1970s.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: Jan 3-9
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 03/01/2025
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
World's in a spin
Life, John Clewley, Published on 23/04/2024
» Record Store Day has been part of the music scene for 20 years now, held twice a year in April and "Black Friday" in November. The day-long event is held to celebrate independent record stores around the globe, bringing together musicians, producers, media, DJs and retailers to enjoy new and reissued vinyl gems.
Guru's Weekly Buzz: March 8-14
Guru, Guru writers, Published on 08/03/2024
» Guru By Bangkok Post's pick of the most exciting products, activities, food and travel to indulge in.
Feel the spirit of Jamaica at The Slate Phuket
Life, Published on 05/03/2024
» The popular Vibrations Festival is returning to The Slate Phuket for another weekend of immersive entertainment that brings the spirit of Jamaica to life on March 16.
'Wonka' back atop N.America box office in a weak film year
AFP, Published on 01/01/2024
» LOS ANGELES - Fantasy musical "Wonka" bounced back to the top of the North American box office this New Year's weekend as an otherwise pallid film year came to an end, industry watcher Exhibitor Relations reported Sunday.
Sizzling trends
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 29/12/2023
» Over the past 12 months, Thailand's gastronomic scene enjoyed full-steam dynamism.