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Samuel Dass Interview Music Press Asia

Samuel Dass: “Culture Defines Your Country and Customs.”

When an interview day and time to meet Malaysian sitar artists was made available to me, I jumped on the opportunity right away. Why? It wasn’t at all difficult to decide that Samuel Dass would occupy this year’s ‘Interview Feature of November 2024’. At first glance, Samuel Dass bears the look of a man that would typically characterize a Malaysian Indian. With dark locks of hair and a comfortably serene smile, he meets me at the lawn of a one-story mini bungalow, his music school, located on a quiet stretch…

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Supercomputing 2024 show Nov 2024 Music Press Asia
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HPC conference Supercomputing 2024 show lands in Atlanta this month

As the high-performance computing (HPC) community gathers in Atlanta for SC24, the world’s largest HPC conference, the event will feature presentations from thought leaders and experts in advanced computing. The Top500 list of fastest supercomputers in the world will be a highlight. The current list has two exascale systems, with two more waiting in the wings: El Capitan at Lawrence…

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Ludovico Einaudi releases new 2025 album Music Press Asia
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Music Of The Week: Ludovico Einaudi’s Endless Summer

It is hard to look away when our inboxes mentions the Italian pianist and composer, Ludovico Einaudi. This week, apart from the many music that came into the Music Press Asia’s office, we had the pleasure to re-listen Einaudi’s live recording of his performance at the Steve Jobs Theatre in 2019. We recommend a full listen on a walk or…

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Marelli Nissan Technical partner 2024 Music Press Asia

Nissan Formula E Team Take On Marelli as Latest Technical Partner

Nissan Formula E Team is delighted to confirm that Marelli has joined forces with the outfit as Technical Partner on an initial two-year agreement. With over 100 years of history as a global technology partner to the automotive and motorsport worlds, Marelli aims to co-create the future of mobility with customers and partners. On 28th March 2024, ahead of the…

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2024 Music China violin strings exhibitor 800450 Music Press Asia
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Music China Shanghai 21st Edition Expo Sees Boom in Musical Instrument Market

Music China closed on 13 October, after welcoming over 1,800 exhibitors from 26 countries and regions for four days of international business at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. Alongside classical instruments, the latest digital technologies were met with enthusiasm across a performance-lit fairground spanning 14 halls and 150,000 sqm. Industry players developed and cultivated valuable connections, and lauded the…

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Budget 2025 Malaysia Music Press Asia

Budget 2025: Malaysia Commits US$37 Million to Arts & Creative Industries

Kuala Lumpur: Malaysia has increased its digital content fund to RM65 million/US$15 million to promote creative works “especially those that embody the spirit of nationalism”, and will provide about RM40 million/US$9.3 million to support international film production in the country. The 2025 Budget also provides RM25 million/US$5.8 million to “support the creative industry through equity injections into high-potential companies, and…

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Snoopy Jazz with Music Press Asia
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Why We Should All Listen to Snoopy’s Favorite Jazz

Allow me to elucidate why it is most beneficial for us all to indulge in the mellifluous strains of jazz music post-labour. Furthermore, it is equally advantageous to immerse oneself in such harmonious melodies whilst engaged in the culinary arts at home. Should we consider the animated character Snoopy, one might ponder his preferred jazz compositions for a leisurely afternoon…

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GuoGang Jingju ZhuangZi Test Wife Music Press Asia
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Review: Classic Chinese Opera Gets New Look

Before you think of this as a dull old show on a stage, get a new perspective! Classic Chinese opera is developing current trends in the best interest of today’s needs. GuoGuang Opera Company revitalizes and keeps alive a 200-year-old theatre performance originating from China. Recently, I get to sit in a comfortable auditorium in Sentul West’s Kuala Lumpur Performing…

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Literature Music Press Asia
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Joyce Carol Oates’ review: The Lost Landscape

In many ways, literature stands firmly as part of music, just as lyricism is an integral aspect of creativity. Recently, I found myself reading a book written by Joyce Carol Oates. Oblivious to how this American author has profoundly affected American literature, I started the book with a desire to understand how childhood journaling can make any sense after growing…

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Silat performance at Malaysia Tourism Art Culture Media Appreciation. Music Press Asia

A Night Steeped in Malaysia Heritage

A rediscovery of the home country After a decade away, returning to Malaysia felt like a warm embrace. The familiar sights, sounds, and aromas sparked a surge of nostalgia, a potent reminder of the nation’s enduring charm. With this sense of homecoming, I found myself at the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture’s recent media appreciation gala. Held under a…

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