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Putumayo World Music’s ‘Christmas Around the World’ Earns Top Spot on Music Press Asia’s Christmas Chart 2023

Music Press Asia has named Putumayo World Music’s latest album, ‘Christmas Around the World,’ as the No. 1 pick on their 2023 Christmas Chart. This festive compilation stands out from the crowd with its vibrant tapestry of global sounds, bringing together artists from Congo to Cuba, Rome to Nova Scotia, and everything in between. Putumayo has a knack for curating exceptional musical journeys, and ‘Christmas Around the World’ is no exception. The album brims with joyous celebration, celebrating family, gift-giving, and the universal spirit of the season. Sixteen bands, music…

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Major label forms climate collective. Music Press Asia

Global Record Labels Step Towards Calculating Industry’s Carbon Emission

How can the music industry tackle climate changes and challenges? Recently, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai, Sony Music, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group have announced the creation of the Music Industry Climate Collective (MICC). This alliance will see them work towards just that. When it comes to climate change and business, there’s some…

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Tinariwen 2023 gig. Music Press Asia
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Tinariwen: The Roots Of The Blues Will Sing

Just a few weeks away from performing at the Shibuya Club Quattro in Japan, Tinariwen confirmed show at JioSpace, Petaling Jaya on Dec.15. Malaysia’s performing arts history archive, Pusaka collaborates with Malaysia’s Embassy of France to present Malian musicians Tinariwen this 15 December at JioSpace, a venue in the heart of Petaling Jaya. Until recently, the news of the Tuareg…

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Visa For Music at Theatre Mohamed V Rabat. Music Press Asia
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Morocco’s Music Festival Ticket Proceeds Goes to Earthquake Funds

From Nov 22-25, Visa For Music (VFM) is set to captivate music enthusiasts and industry professionals alike as it unveils a lineup of renowned panel speakers and exceptional musicians. This four-day music festival, which takes place in the vibrant city of Rabat, Morocco, is setting the stage to serve the music scenes of Africa, and the Middle East as its…

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Trad String Guitar Taitung Spirit Fest 2023. Music Press Asia

Experience Wellness at Taitung Spirit Festival

In the early winter of 2021, an event for the body, mind, and spirit that included yoga, gong baths, meditation with singing bowls, sound therapy, and DJ-led dancing was held at Shanyuan Beach in Taitung. Under the blue sky and against a backdrop of coconut groves, nearly a hundred people from all over the island experienced and relished in physical…

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BCUC live at WOMEX 23. Photo by Yannis Psathas. Music Press Asia
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WOMEX To Celebrate 30th Edition in Manchester, UK 2024

WOMEX, the world’s largest professional music event dedicated to world music, is set to celebrate its 30th anniversary in Manchester, UK, from October 23 to 27, 2024. This marks the third time that WOMEX has been held in the UK, and the first time in Manchester. Manchester is a vibrant and diverse city with a rich cultural heritage, making it…

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Art Taipei 30th 2023. Music Press Asia
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Digitizing Arts Right & Sustainability Focus at Art Taipei

The Taipei International Art Fair, more known as Art Taipei, recently celebrated its 30th edition. It welcomed 145 galleries to the World Trade Center 1 in the center of the Taiwanese capital. Attracting over 70,000 visitors. Surpassing last year’s exhibitor count, Art Taipei hosted 77 domestic galleries and 68 international galleries. Some 47% of the galleries participating in this year’s…

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TIFF Japan film expo. Music Press Asia
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TIFFCOM’s 20th Edition Launches

TIFFCOM, the leading content market in Asia is affiliated with Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF), featuring a variety of content holders from film, TV, animation etc., the market has been drawing in much interest from influential buyers from around world. TIFFCOM 2023, celebrating its 20th anniversary, will be the first physical event in four years since 2019 at a new…

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TIFF award Solaguren new film Tokyo Film Fest. Music Press Asia

20000 Species of Bees Wins Tokyo International Film Festival Award

The 36th TIFF “Ethical Film Award” is a newly established award launched this year. We define “ethical” as “thoughts and actions that empathize with people, society, and the environment.” The 2023 TIFF has selected outstanding films from those submitted to the festival this year that meet our ethical principles. Films addressing important contemporary social themes such as gender equality, the…

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