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Coke Studio Bangla released Ekla Cholo. Music Press Asia
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Ekla Cholo Sets Visionary Antecedent for Bangladesh’s Indigenous Music

The release of the song ‘Ekla Cholo’, in many ways, is a significant milestone for the Coke Studio brand. After a successful version showcasing some of the greatest artists from Pakistan, its latest Bangla edition is again setting new precedents to how music makers in its region are being featured, admired, and distributed to the world in this era. Ekla Cholo, no matter how dilettante you are to the world of music or even the Bangla culture, seemed to have the power that drives prominence from within. Its rich melody…

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Pop rock band Element to celebrate 23rd year. Music Press Asia
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Indonesian Band Element Celebrates 23rd Anniversary, Renaga Tahier To Open

Element is celebrating its two-decade workmanship and anniversary as a band this March. Scheduled to perform on Mar.14 at the Hard Rock Cafe in Jakarta, the program will see Renaga Tahier perform as the opening act. Pop-rock band Element has had a prominent history performing at Hard Rock Cafe in Jakarta ever since they announced their comeback as a band…

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World Pop Artist VOH Release New song. Music Press Asia
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Violet Hull Releases New Song ‘Amnesia’

VOH a.k.a Violet Hull has recently returned with the release of her second new single titled Amnesia. AMNESIA is the second of VOH’s eclectic world pop songs from her EP, V POP, scheduled for release later this year. Collaborating once again with producer and writer Tremolo Switch, Amnesia follows hot on the heels of her debut single Away that garnered…

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NoizeKilla Demajors Released Shuckleford Song. Music Press Asia
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Indonesia: NoizeKilla Released First Single Under New Identity

Bali-based NoizeKilla collaborates with Indonesian label Demajors, Dansa Dansa Management, and band JoyFullSound to release a romantic IndoBeatPop single. NoizeKilla, the musical evolution of Bhismo “KunoKini” has recently released his first single titled Shuckleford Song on Valentine’s Day last month. Created especially for his wife whose family name is Shuckleford. Recorded in the English language, the song tells the story…

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Chihiro Yamazaki Route14 band SXSW Music 2022. Music Press Asia
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SXSW Music 2022: Da:lum, Amra, Sophia Shen & More Asian Acts Confirmed

South By Southwest (SXSW) has recently announced a new wave of artists, including Asian acts Da:lum, Sophia Shen, Kiana V, AGE, Mong Tong, and Balming Tiger (a collective from Seoul, South Korea) who will perform at this year’s festival in March. Following a two-year gap caused by the pandemic in 2019, the festival will once again take place. And is…

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Worship Song War and Peace. Music Press Asia
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5 Worship Songs for War and Peace

Over the last few days, the international news outlet has been releasing images and reports of people praying, singing in public places whilst huddled in groups, and finding refuge in churches. Their persistence in the midst of hardship is a testimony to the power of prayer and praise in the darkest of times. As the people of Ukraine face war,…

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Dallas Waldo Released Documentary WaldoLostInTaiwan. Music Press Asia
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Rap Artist Dallas Waldo Released Film Documentary #WaldoLostInTaiwan

The mini-doc #WaldoLostInTaiwan stresses the importance of family and identity in Dallas Waldo’s eight year tenure in Taiwan. Dallas Waldo is a Canadian rap artist who lived and performed in Taiwan for nearly a decade using the Mandarin moniker 阿龍.  In this heartwarming film, be prepared to go deep into the life of Dallas Waldo, a bilingual rap artist who performed…

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Coke Studio Bangla Released Indigenous Song. Music Press Asia
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Coke Studio Bangla Release Indigenous Song

The first season of the project will put out a playlist of ten songs, focusing on the folk heritage of Bangladesh. Celebrated musical franchise ‘Coke Studio’ opened its doors to Bangladesh earlier this month. The first season of the project will put out a playlist of ten songs, focusing on the folk heritage of Bangladesh. ‘Nasek Nasek’ is a Hajong…

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Brunei Tourism National Day 2020. Music Press Asia
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Culture Feature: Brunei Folk Music

Brunei is famous for its wide variety of native folk music and dance that shares similar cultural perspectives and links with neighbouring countries including Singapore, Malaysia and the Philippines. Brunei is a Southeast Asian country located in Borneo between the states of Sabah and Sarawak which are part of Malaysia. It is home to unique folk music and dance styles,…

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Hayao Miyazaki Shuna's Journey Manga Gets English Release in US. Music Press Asia
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Hayao Miyazaki To Release Graphic Novel

A graphic novel by Oscar-winning filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki is being released for the first time in the United States, nearly forty years after it was first published in Japan. Miyazaki’s “Shuna’s Journey,” a 1983 release which contains elements later built upon in his films “Princess Mononoke” and “Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind,” will be published Nov 1 by…

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