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April 23, 2024

Likhang Peyups Diliman at UPSO. Music Press Asia
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[UP Diliman OICA recent performance of Likhang Peyup. Image by Hanani Asuncion Photography
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UP College Of Music Launches UPSO MusiKademya

Established in 2023 in partnership with the University of the Philippines College Of Music’s MusicX, UPSO MusiKademya is now launched to offer children, teenagers, and adults the opportunity to learn orchestral instruments with our accomplished UPSO musicians. Beyond basic performance techniques, according to their official news release, MusiKademya aims to ‘equip its students with skills in ensemble playing to further…

Footwear Industry Expands In Vietnam

Vietnam’s footwear industry is Vietnam’s third-largest export sector. Except during the pandemic, the industry has been steadily growing over the past decade and is predicted to double by 2031. While…

Footwear Industry & Music. Music Press Asia
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Learn & Earn with Artificial Intelligence

Kena.AI, a San Francisco-based startup, is focused on creating Artificial Intelligence that helps music creators monetize their content. By allowing the AI to teach on their behalf, its ‘Music Neural…

Technoly Learn with AI. Music Press Asia

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Tabla player Kousic Sen Artist in residence Milap. Music Press Asia
Classical

How Do We Keep Indian Rhythms Alive?

The rich language of the tabla has always been an introspective expression of the Hindustani classical music sector. Most prevalently exported from the Indian subcontinent, this pair of twin hand drums continue to make remarkably sensual vibrations that touch the heart. Kousic Sen takes his art seriously. As a tabla player, his consistency in articulating this indigenous instrument has garnered…

Music Education In The Right Direction

Wide Open Sky follows the heart-warming story of an outback Australian children’s choir. Chronicling their journey from auditions to end-of-year concert, the trials of trying to run a children’s choir…

Wide Open Sky Directed by Lisa Nicol is now released on Netflix Australia. Music Press Asia
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The Best Music Podcasts for Kids

Podcasts, we’re focusing particularly on musical ones, offer a dynamic, attention-grabbing learning opportunity that by their very nature, incite a theater in the minds of little listeners. These audio gems…

Best Music Podcast for Kids 2021. Music Press Asia
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Juilliard Evening Division Is Now Juilliard Extension

Juilliard’s flagship program for non-matriculated students is coming full circle as it forges into the future—what was formerly the Evening Division has become Juilliard Extension, a return to the program’s…

Juilliard Evening Division Has A New Name. Music Press Asia
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Harbin: The Music City of the Future

Harbin, the capital of HeiLongJiang, is a city situated in the northernmost province of China. During the late 19th century, it was widely known as the commercial and industrial hub most…

Harbin, Music City of the Future. Music Press Asia. Image by Hufton+Crow.
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China

Music China 20th Edition Still Happening in October

Updated on 18 August 2022: The upcoming edition will be held from 17 – 20 November 2022 with venue relocated from Shanghai to Nanjing’s International Expo Center. Music China, jointly…

Music China's 20th edition - the world's largest music expo - is taking place in Shanghai this coming October. Music Press Asia
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