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South Asian instruments include the Nepalese Sarangi, Afghani Rubad and the Indian Sitar and they form part of the many unique musical cultures and national identities in the continent. The rest of the continent presents us with Mongolian throat singing, Japanese min’yō, sleek K-pop and much more.
V-Pop Stars of Tomorrow: Vietnam’s Thriving Music Scene
Vietnam’s popular music scene emerged in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh in the 1970s. Influenced by US rock…
V From BTS Defies K-Pop Status Quo With ‘Slow Dancing’
V from BTS dropped his debut solo EP on Friday. It was accompanied by the single Slow Dancing,…
A Deep Dive Into Thailand’s Country Music Scene
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K-pop idols have dominated music charts and the hearts of millions of fans worldwide. Behind every success story…
Top Ten South Korean Drama OSTs
The OST (original soundtrack) is an integral part of any South Korean drama. The songs regularly top the…
Indian Indie Music for 2022
For the first edition of this year’s Picks of the Month, we’re diving into the Indian music scene.…
Big in Japan: the best new music for 2021
As the Tokyo Olympics draw to a close this Sunday, stay a little longer in the land of…