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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).
Impact Arena presents grand gathering of cats
Life, Published on 26/03/2025
» A troop of adorable felines are ready to melt hearts during Thailand Cat Lovers Fair 2025, which will kick off on Friday and run daily from 10am to 8pm until Sunday. The venue is Impact Hall 8 of Muang Thong Thani.
Beyond the fight
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 14/02/2025
» Twenty-five years after the release of the blockbuster film Black Hawk Down and more than thirty years since the real-life Battle of Mogadishu, Surviving Black Hawk Down offers a gripping and necessary re-examination of one of the most harrowing military engagements in modern history.
Treasure Island
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 03/01/2025
» Classic literature once again inspires a poetic high-jewellery collection.
Epic soundtracks come to life
Life, James Keller, Published on 16/04/2024
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra's increasing reputation for hitting the winning formula to draw in audiences was further boosted recently at the Thailand Cultural Centre where, for two consecutive nights, they performed to a completely packed house. Supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand and B.Grimm, tickets for "Hollywood Soundtracks By Hans Zimmer" had sold out weeks in advance and a second show was added due to demand. The massive concert hall is not easy to fill on any occasion, so the RBSO should feel proud to have achieved this two nights running.
RBSO to host an evening of Hans Zimmer works
Life, Published on 25/03/2024
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra (RBSO) presents a themed concert with the programme centred around Hollywood compositions by the esteemed Hans Zimmer, in the Main Hall of Thailand Cultural Centre, Ratchadaphisek Road, on Friday and Saturday at 7.30pm.
R2 to present a night of film music magic
Life, Published on 21/03/2024
» R2, a violin and cello duo, will turn Sala Sudasiri Sobha concert hall into a cinematic world where the powerful sounds of strings bring the magic, excitement and suspense of favourite films to life, during "R2 Play Film Music" on Saturday, at 7.30pm.
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.
New releases for your streaming pleasure: Jan 17-23
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 17/01/2024
» Looking for a title to binge-watch this weekend? Here's our pick!
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.