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CGTN release music documentary highlights US Chinese relations Music Press Asia
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CGTN to Release Music Documentary, Highlights China-US Relations

“When We March Together”: Youth, Music, and the Future of China–US Relations CGTN will release its new documentary “When We March Together” in January 2026, offering a refreshing look at China–US relations through the lens of youth and music. The film highlights a lesser-explored facet of the bilateral relationship—one driven by youthful energy, cooperation, and shared creativity. The documentary follows three American high school marching band students on an immersive journey across China. As they travel, rehearse, and perform with their Chinese counterparts, the young musicians forge connections that go…

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China Performing Arts Cats and Children Dance Music Press Asia
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China National Theater for Children and the Palace Museum Wins China Art Festival Cultural Grand Prize

China’s beloved song-and-dance drama takes home the Wenhua Grand Prize, marking another milestone for children’s theatre and cultural storytelling. A whiskered hero has stolen the spotlight in one of China’s most prestigious cultural arenas. The Cat God in the Forbidden City — the charming song-and-dance drama co-produced by the China National Theater for Children (CNTC) and the Palace Museum —…

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Jazz Recommended Playlist Music Press Asia
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The Soulful Jazz Music We Are Listening Today

When the world’s stages light up, jazz pulses in the rhythm of discovery — and in 2025, Asia has become a hotspot for the genre’s soulful voices. Here are eight artists we’re excited about right now, each bringing a distinct flavour of jazz to the region, and albums worth adding to your playlist. 1. Kenny G (USA) Legendary for his…

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BoAPA ASEAN Malaysia 2025 Music Press Asia
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Malaysia’s Ministry of Arts to Host Best of ASEAN Performing Arts

Best of ASEAN Performing Arts 2025: Planting the Seeds of Cultural Leadership As Malaysia prepares to take the ASEAN Chair in 2025, Kuala Lumpur is set to become the stage for a vibrant celebration of youth, creativity, and Southeast Asia’s shared cultural heartbeat. The Best of ASEAN Performing Arts (BoAPA) 2025, themed “ASEAN Cultural Seed: Nurturing Cultural Leaders,” will gather…

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Putumayo Instrumental Odeyssey Music Press Asia Featured album of the month
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Music of the Month: “Instrumental Odyssey” by Putumayo

At Music Press Asia, we continue to celebrate world music in all its diversity, flavour, and multiethnicity. Each month, our editors listen closely to the rhythms that transcend borders — sounds that tell stories of people, culture, and the beauty of coexistence. This October, our Music of the Month pick is Putumayo’s “Instrumental Odyssey”, a stunning compilation that reminds us…

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Putumayo Goes Full Throttle for Digital Future Music Press Asia
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Putumayo World Music Says Farewell to CD Era, Embraces Digital Future

After more than three decades of connecting the world through music, Putumayo World Music — the label synonymous with world culture and global sounds — has announced it will end the sale of physical CDs by December 31, 2025, marking the close of a landmark chapter in its storied history. Founded in 1993 by Dan Storper, Putumayo became a cultural…

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Yulin Folk Music Fest returns to Chengdu China Music Press Asia
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Yulin Folk Music Season Opens in Chengdu China

The Yulin Folk Music Season 2025 officially commenced on Sep 29 at the Folk Music Lane Plaza in Wuhou district of Chengdu, Sichuan province, marking the return of this annual cultural celebration to one of Chengdu’s most vibrant and artistic hubs. The opening ceremony seamlessly blended live performances, industry insights, highlight announcements, and interactive sessions, launching a three-month musical carnival. A folk music market with over 60 stalls…

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Music Cities Events Convention Liverpool 2017 Home of the Beatles Music Press Asia
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Anguilla Gears Up to Host the Music Tourism Convention This November

Anguilla, the dazzling Caribbean island known for its pristine beaches, rich musical heritage, and vibrant festivals, is preparing to raise the volume this November with its first ever Music Tourism Convention. From November 4-6, 2025, Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club will welcome global leaders in music, tourism, culture and policy to explore how sound, story, and destination can harmonize.…

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Anguilla Music Tourism Convention Music Press Asia
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Top 5 Reasons to Visit Anguilla for the Music Tourism Convention 2025

1. A New Beat for Music TourismAnguilla’s first-ever Music Tourism Convention puts the island on the global map as a destination where music, culture, and sustainable travel converge. It’s not just a conference — it’s a blueprint for how small islands can amplify creative economies through sound. 2. A World-Class SettingHosted at the luxurious Aurora Anguilla Resort & Golf Club,…

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PRG performing at African Asia Pacific Choir Games 2025 Music Press Asia
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Voices of Unity: Mauritius Hosts the African Asia Pacific Choir Games

Mauritius has been alive with song this week, as choirs from across Africa and the Asia-Pacific gathered for the African Asia Pacific Choir Games & Grand Prix of Nations 2025. Running from 27 September to 5 October, the event transformed the island into a global stage for harmony, dialogue, and cultural celebration. Choirs Across Continents Over 50 choirs from 14…

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