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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, although Islamic practices and influences do restrict these types of performances. Although Brunei has similarities with others, there are significant differences in terms of culture and heritage including its folk…

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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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Lang-Lang-Bocelli-Lei-Jia-sing-for-Beijing-Olympics-2022.-Music-Press-Asia
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February Selection: Andrea Bocelli, Lang Lang & Lei Jia Sing ‘Forever You and Me’ At Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

Great things do happen at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics. Two Chinese music stars – pianist Lang Lang and folk soprano Lei Jia – has recently released a new song ‘Together Forever’ in a collaboration with Italian tenor Andcrea Bocelli. Licensed exclusively by Universal Music China, the song is composed specially to celebrate the 2022 Beijing Olympics. The song title,…

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Pachinko Emilio Dumar Sweet Release. Music Press Asia
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Pachinko, Emilio Dümar Partner To Release Single ‘Sweet Release’

Vietnamese-Australian and Brisbane-based alternative R&B artist Pachinko has returned with his latest track, Sweet Release. Featuring vocals and co-production from collaborator Emilio Dümar and additional production from Stephan Abraham, Sweet Release is a song inspired by the dream to escape a monotonous 9-5 lifestyle. The song was written at a time when Pachinko was working a stressful desk job and…

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MPYO Performs at Bid2022. Music Press Asia
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Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra Performed Arrangement by Ahmad Muriz Che Rose

Last month, the Malaysian Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (MPYO) performed live an orchestral piece inspired by a Malay folk tune titled Laksamana Raja di Laut (Admiral King of the Sea) during the opening of Malaysia Bid Round 2022 – an event organised by Malaysia Petroleum Management at KL Convention Centre. The tune was arranged by the maestro, Ahmad Muriz Che Rose.…

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Sebastian Yatra Oscar Nominated for Disney Encanto Song. Music Press Asia
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Sebastián Yatra’s Disney Song Oscar-Nominated For Best Original Song

The performance unlocked a recent career milestone for Sebastián Yatra with a Spotify US Chart Top 50 debut at #42 as the only Spanish-language song on the chart. Kicking off the year with a trifecta of congratulations, talented Colombian singer-songwriter and multi-platinum talent Sebastián Yatra’s performance of the song “DOS ORUGUITAS” (“TWO CATERPILLARS”) from The Walt Disney animated film “ENCANTO”…

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Rediscover Chinese Music by China National Traditional Orchestra. Music Press Asia
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China National Traditional Orchestra: Keeping Ancient Instruments Alive

The Pride of China: A Lunar New Year Musical Experience Chinese Music has come a long way ever since the opening up of China. Alongside an active performing arts program, China is keeping the spirit of its ancient traditional instruments alive. By developing wholesome stage shows such as this one, its rich library of music imitating sounds of nature has…

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Jackie Chan movie CNY 2022 Best selection. Music Press Asia
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Walt Disney Pictures’ Film: Best Old Chinese New Year Movie to Watch in 2022.

Here at Music Press Asia, we’re aiming for a one-time recommendation that would last many years to come. Why? Just because it is still an incredible teaser from 2004; a wholesome Chinese satire movie that we’d watch after a happy family meal. After the guests have had their fill of the Chinese New Year family dinner, the next part of…

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Bill Bensley To Premiere Art Exhibition in Bangkok. Music Press Asia
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Bill Bensley Debuts Public Art Exhibition in Bangkok

Bangkok-based Bill Bensley is an internationally acclaimed architect. From January 28 to February 28, he will be displaying his art for the very first time for an art exhibition open to the public. The amusing and enchanting artworks by Bensley will be on display during “Love — Camp — Explore — Dreams” at the RCB Galleria of River City Bangkok,…

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