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Shogun wins 18 Emmys
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FX’s Samurai Series ‘Shogun’ Wins 18 Emmys

The accolades for “Shogun” reflect not only the growing diversity in American entertainment, but also the legacy of Japan’s “jidaigeki” samurai films, which have influenced directors worldwide. “Shogun” recently racked up 18 Emmy Awards for its first season — the most ever for a show in a single year. The previous record holder was “Game of Thrones” with 12 wins in 2015. Sanada and Sawai are the first Japanese actors to win in their respective categories, and “Shogun” is now the first non-English-language winner of the best drama Emmy. “Shogun”…

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Snoopy Jazz with Music Press Asia
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Why We Should All Listen to Snoopy’s Favorite Jazz

Allow me to elucidate why it is most beneficial for us all to indulge in the mellifluous strains of jazz music post-labour. Furthermore, it is equally advantageous to immerse oneself in such harmonious melodies whilst engaged in the culinary arts at home. Should we consider the animated character Snoopy, one might ponder his preferred jazz compositions for a leisurely afternoon…

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Joanna Lumley Stephen Barlow podcast Music Press Asia
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Podcast of the Week: Joanna & The Maestro

Joanna Lumley and her husband Stephen Barlow invite you into their home for a fascinating, funny journey into their shared love of music. You probably know Joanna Lumley, but you may not be aware that her husband Stephen Barlow is a famed conductor, composer and musician – and the pair of them are passionate about classical music. On this, their…

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Bob Pittman podcast Math and Magic Music Press Asia
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Podcast of the Week: The Real Story of MTV with Bob Pittman

Today MTV is a cultural institution, but people forget what a long shot it was to get the channel off the ground. Bob Pittman led the team that created MTV. In this special episode, he reminisces with co-founders and friends John Sykes, Judy McGrath, Fred Seibert, Tom Freston and Jarl Mohn about what it was like to create the ’80s…

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New Music of the Week Music Press Asia
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Music Release of the Week: The Polar Bears

Malang math rock trio, The Polar Bears, recently released third single entitled “More Than You Chew”. Inspired by the story of Marcel the drummer, the melody of this song was written by Reffyga, arranged by Lilo and Marcel, The band, fronted by Yudhistiro Lilo Pambudi (guitar/vocals), Marcellino Gibrany Santoso (drums/vocals), and Reffyga Pratama Yudana (bass/vocals), this time provides a new…

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Yutaka Sado to conduct at Grefenegg Festival Music Press Asia
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Yutaka Sado to Conduct Gershwin & Schoenberg

Tonight, for the opening concert of the 2024 Grafenegg Festival, festival director Rudolf Buchbinder joins the Tonkünstler-Orchester Niederösterreich and conductor Yutaka Sado on the open-air Wolkenturm stage for a programme featuring two giant – but deeply contrasting – figures of 20th-century music. To open, Buchbinder is the soloist in George Gershwin’s Piano Concerto in F, while the second half features…

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Lofi Girl Release New Saturday Chillin Vinyl Music Press Asia
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Lofi Girl to Release New Saturday Chillin’ Vinyl

Surrender to the calming essence of summer with Saturday Chillin’! Allow yourself to unwind and cherish the weekend with the soft rhythms and soulful harmonies of their latest compilation. Transport yourself to a place where time seems to slow down, enveloped by warm sunlight and fragrant flowers, escaping the bustle of city life. Let these soothing melodies set the perfect…

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Hikaru Utada Asia Tour Taipei Aug2024 Music Press Asia
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Hikaru Utada Taipei Concert Aftermovie Released on YouTube

Hikaru Utada is currently on their “HIKARU UTADA SCIENCE FICTION TOUR 2024,” which marks their first such jaunt since 2018. The tour, featuring shows in Fukuoka, Aichi, Saitama, Miyagi and Tokyo thus far, included their very first Taipei concert, held over two days on August 10 and 11. The show drew an audience of around 20,000 fans. Following the performances,…

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Edinburgh Fringe Fest 2024 Music Press Asia
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Editor’s Choice: Edinburgh Fringe Festival

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is one of the greatest celebrations of arts and culture on the planet and takes place every August in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital city. Already on its 10th day, the summer festival will run until Monday, August 26. Artists from 58 countries will be represented at the Fringe this August, with 849 shows from Scotland and 608…

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Paris Olympic 2024 France Music Press Asia
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Victor le Masne Composed Olympic and Paralympic Games 2024’s Official Music

On 8 May, Paris 2024 unveiled the official musical theme of the Olympic and Paralympic Games for the ceremony to welcome the Olympic flame to Marseille. Composed by Victor le Masne, the music features symphonic and electronic sounds to embody the dynamic and universal spirit of the Paris 2024 Games. Titled “Parade”, the official musical theme of the Paris 2024…

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