Day: 16/12/2021

Dance of the Wind and Sea, composed by Malaysian composer Vivian Chua is written for cello and piano. It is a fusion of Malaysian melodic and rhythmic patterns with Western harmonies. The piece consists of three contrasting sections. The first is flexible in tempo, with the cello leading in an expressive singing style reminiscent of […]

Back in 2020 every artist, or so it seems, dropped albums. Was it a way to deal with the global pandemic and lockdowns all over the world? Probably. 2021 was different in the sense that, strangely enough, it seemed to be even more chaotic than last year, as we learned to live with the “new […]

The launch of Ed Sheeran’s new album titled “=” saw the tour of the album’s key art ‘Visiting Butterflies’ in various cities across Asia. A global promotional feat by Warner Music, the visual interpretation highlights the stories from the album. The projection is a virtual art activation that kickstarted in Hong Kong and made its […]

For years, Congolese rumba has told stories of mourning and celebration, as a vibrant part of Congolese history. Artists like Papa Wemba, Franco Luambo Makiadi, and Fally Ipupa have taken the sounds of Congolese rumba global. Now UNESCO – the UN’s specialized body aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, […]

This story originally appeared in i-D’s Out Of The Blue issue, no. 366, Winter 2021. With thanks to Tiffany & Co. Order your copy here. “Can I get some hot sauce?” Lil Baby politely asks a drive-thru worker, as he takes a quick break from our phone call. The 26-year-old is having to multitask; grabbing a quick bite during a […]