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January 2024 Music Concert & Conference in Asia Pacific. Music Press Asia
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January Special: Unmissable Live Music Events & Conference

As the new year unfolds, the music landscape is set to reverberate with a symphony of sounds, as January plays host to a plethora of unmissable music events and conferences. Enthusiasts and professionals alike are gearing up for an immersive experience that promises to be nothing short of extraordinary. January’s musical odyssey culminates in a crescendo of celebration and collaboration. Whether you’re a devoted fan, a budding artist, or a seasoned industry professional, this month’s harmonious convergence of events is an unmissable opportunity to immerse yourself in the beating heart…

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Christmas No1 Music Press Asia
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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…

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Netflix Bradley Cooper Leonard Berstein. Music Press Asia
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Deutsche Grammaphon release Leonard Bernstein conducts Mahler video

Detusche Grammophon release Leonard Bernstein conducts Mahler’s Resurrection video December. A month of twinkling lights, festive cheer, and, for us music lovers, the sweet anticipation of discovering the year’s most treasured musical moments. This year, Deutsche Grammaphon has gifted us a musical treasure: a collection of Leonard Bernstein’s recordings that will resonate with both seasoned listeners and those just starting…

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Chilly Gonzales LIVE ARTE Concert Festival 2023. Music Press Asia
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How did Chilly Gonzales make the piano sexy again?

It is officially the month of great gigs. ARTE Festival 2023 returns this season and we are spoilt for choice. Out of the already spectacular program, I thought choosing Chilly Gonzales’ would be apt. There is a certain expectation, of course, to watch any year-end show on my work desk. With a document opened on my right screen (because I…

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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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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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Khusugtun Mongolia music Buda Musique. Music Press Asia
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Khusugtun: Of Horses & Mongolia’s Robin Hood

The Mongolian culture has their lives so intertwined with horses that their key traditional instrument, the bowed, two-string morin khuur (or horsehead fiddle), is elaborately decorated with a carved horse’s head at the top of the neck. Genre: World music Meet the band called Khusugtun, an ethnic contemporary Mongolian group, dedicated to keeping alive the ancient Central Asian tradition of…

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