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Acclaimed violinist Min Yang to perform at Alliance Francaise
Life, Published on 26/01/2026
» The Rotary Club of Bangkok Metropolis in collaboration with Bangkok Accueil presents a charity concert titled "An Evening Of Classical Music For Children In Need" at Alliance Francaise, Witthayu Road, on Saturday from 6pm to 10.30pm.
From booth to big time
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 13/10/2025
» Bangkok Illustration Fair (BKKIF) is set to return from Oct 23-26 at CentralWorld Pulse on the 7th floor of CentralWorld. This year, BKKIF will showcase illustrations by 201 artists. Of the 200 artists, 132 are Thai and 68 are from 16 countries including Brunei, China, Greece, Japan, Indonesia, Italy, New Zealand, the Philippines and Russia. Besides these 200 artists, Claudia, a popular artist who was voted for by audiences at BKKIF 2024, will also feature.
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.
Molam master passes
Life, John Clewley, Published on 15/07/2025
» World Beat journeyed to Roi Et province last week to attend the funeral of Assoc Prof Jarernchai Chonpairot, who passed away on the July 5 aged 83.
Blessed be the funk
Life, John Clewley, Published on 18/06/2025
» Last week, two giants of US popular music passed away. Beach Boys legend, composer/songwriter Brian Wilson, and funk pioneer Sly Stone of Sly & The Family Stone fame.
Exhibition presents a look at evolving portraits
Life, Published on 17/06/2025
» Art lovers are invited to trace the evolving language of portraits -- from classical foundations to experimental re-imaginings during "Only Faces On My Mind", which is running at Agni Gallery until July 30.
Timbuktu calling
Life, John Clewley, Published on 20/05/2025
» Mali and West Africa dominate the Transglobal World Music Chart for May 2025, with the "desert blues" rockers Songhoy Blues leading the way in top spot with their new album Héritage.
Bangkok Music Society hosts top US choir
Life, Published on 20/05/2025
» The Bangkok Music Society welcomes its first ever visitors from the USA, the Morgan State University Choir, with a performance of traditional American gospel music, spirituals and popular songs at Christ Church, Convent Road, on May 22 at 7pm.
Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra showcases international female talent for royal performance
Life, James Keller, Published on 11/02/2025
» The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra had celebrated the birthday of HRH Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya two days earlier, but on Jan 9 the musical festivities and tributes to the orchestra's beloved patron continued at the Thailand Cultural Centre, with yet another concert of fine Romantic period Russian masterpieces performed in the presence of the musical Princess.
The Sundae Kids story
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 07/01/2025
» The exhibition "Sundae Kids: 10 Years of Lost And Found" was created to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the artist duo Pratchaya "Poysian" Mahapauraya and Kavin Thienvutichai.