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Wei Luo confirms 10 tour dates in China 2022. Music Press Asia
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China To See Pianist Tour Rachmaninoff

Wei Luo – signed to Decca Gold – is recognised as a significant pianist of her generation. Having already performed on many of the world’s leading stages in her young career, Wei Luo’s self-titled debut album released in 2019 was a momentous event. It is no surprise that Universal Music Group’s Decca Gold was the label to work with. The release received rave reviews. San Diego Union Tribune commended the recording, said: “This recording reveals a dazzling artist with an astonishing range of colours at her disposal, put to the…

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The Dhol Foundation LIVE at WOMAD 2022. Music Press Asia
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Womad Festival 2022: From Afghanistan to Korea

Acts to watch at the 40th anniversary of the festival – featuring a rich and eclectic lineup of world music and alternative acts hailing from the region of the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia. The British music festival that continues to inspire the world music genre is turning 40. Held at Charlton Park in south-east London, the headliners…

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Nissan Launches ARIYA EV In Metaverse

Nissan has taken advantage of the metaspace by putting its ARIYA electric car into it. In this new collaboration with Meta Creative Shop and TBWA\London, users can now explore the car inside out. The car brand challenged five artists to create pieces of artwork depicting the Ariya in five locations around the UK. Retro Manni was handed Birmingham, Tishk Barzanji…

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Mangrove Conservation Day. Music Press Asia

Maintaining Life At The Mangroves

CONSERVATION: International Day for the Conservation of the Mangrove Ecosystem is observed every year on July 26 to raise awareness of the importance of mangrove ecosystems as “a unique, special and vulnerable ecosystem”. Adopted by the General Conference of UNESCO in 2015, it’s also a day dedicated to promoting solutions for their management, conservation, and sustainable uses. Mangroves are rare…

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Hindola Raga is a Ragamala painting dedicated to Indian music. Music Press Asia]
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Hindola Raga: A Musical Ode To Spring

Artists of the South Asian painting tradition were fascinated by the topic of the Ragamala (literally ‘garland of musical modes’). The 36 different musical modes offered artists various ways to represent the topic of love or heroic behaviour. A raga (mode) in Indian music is a melody consisting of a string of notes in a particular arrangement. The swing, hindola,…

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DG artist Seong Jin Cho tour dates 2022 in Asia. Music Press Asia
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Seong Jin Cho 2022 Tour Dates In Asia

Seong Jin’s world tour is going strong with dates extending to early 2023. Japan, South Korea and Taiwan dates are secured for August and October 2022, respectively. Intense reflection and expressive insight are among the attributes cultivated by Seong-Jin Cho, qualities apt to connect with audiences at the deepest levels of imagination and emotion. Hailed by the Wall Street Journal…

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WCOPA past winners Anaheim Disneyland. Music Press Asia

25th WCOPA Returns To Disneyland Anaheim

The annual World Championships of Performing Arts® is set to take place from 22-30 July. Known as the official ‘Talent Olympics, the event will see singers, dancers, jugglers, you name it to strut their stuff for the judges to compete for scholarships and prizes worth US$500,000. This event is held annually, especially for aspiring performers and entertainers in the ‘Hollywood…

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Singa Nglaras to perform at aCM Batik Festival. Music Press Asia
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Singa Nglaras Live At Batik Festival

Tune in to traditional Javanese music in a gamelan performance presented by the Singa Nglaras Gamelan Ensemble. Coming to you live at the Asian Civilisations Museum’s this weekend, there will be FREE performances at the venue’s porch. Singa Nglaras means “relaxing lion” (the word “nglaras” means both to “relax” and “to harmonize, tune”). Formed in January 2004, the ensemble is…

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ACM new art exhibition Batik Kita Singapore. Music Press Asia
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ACM: Embracing Batik Weekend Festival

Join the Asian Civilisations Museum (ACM) this coming weekend — 22-24 July — for performances and activities inspired by the wonderful world of batik! The Embracing Batik Weekend Festival is held in conjunction with the ACM’s latest special exhibition, Batik Kita: Dressing in Port Cities. This exhibition explores the rich history and culture of batik and batik making, from its…

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Bast Cultura & Cabott Presents Rumble ARTJOG 2022. Music Press Asia

Cabott & Bast Cultura To Present Showcase At ArtJog 2022

RUMBLE is a music showcase set to take place at ARTJOG 2022, one of the largest art exhibitions in Indonesia. Presented by Cabott and Bast Cultura, the show is scheduled for the last Saturday of the month — 30 July. The Jogja National Museum is set to host the show that will merge a variety of soundscapes representing the electronic…

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