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I think I’m Gonna Die

May 17th, 2007 by Jinja

“I think I’m Gonna Die”

There were poems and music to be had yesterday evening (May 16) at Talking to A Stranger in Phnom Penh. The audience seemed appreciative to get more than what might usually be expected of a poetry night.

Our host was the energetic ‘Plastic B’ (aka Brian), who brandished a book of his poems embellished with an MRI scan of his brain’s occipital lobe. His tales / travails of having a stroke at a young age were leavened by humor, insight and the occasional poo joke.

Having shared his work at numerous Australian venues (including Newcastle’s National Young Writers’ Festival), a stint of several months in Penhville has encouraged him to start a biweekly poetry open mike. In addition to music and song by guest performer Miriam, audience members were welcomed to join in with prepared or impromptu works.

In the future, ‘Word Up‘ plans to network with Khmer poets and encourage new writers and established writers to take to the stage.

More information? 012 695 188

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In Search of Khmer Hip Hop Part 10: Resonance

May 15th, 2007 by Jinja

In Search of Khmer Hip Hop Part 10: Resonance

Geoff Ryman has assembled an hour long show on Khmer Rap. He writes:

You can listen in online, though for copyright reasons the station won’t have it on the podcast archive. It should feature at least some of my interviews with Prach, Silong, A Ping, Sok Visal, DJ Boomer and Tony Real.

RESONANCE FM (UK) will be broadcasting a show on Khmer Rap Monday 21 May 7 pm Greenwich time.

(For those in London, it’s being broadcast on Resonance FM 104.4 FM)
Other countries can listen on the web.
Visit http://resonancefm.com/audio.htm
and just click on MP3 listen.

Time differences
East Coast USA : 2.00 PM
West Coast USA: 11.00 AM

Cambodia
SADLY this will be on early the next morning
Tuesday 22nd 1.00 AM in the morning!!!

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Other Hip Hop tidbits: Prach Ly interview
http://andybrouwer.blogspot.com/2007/04/exclusive-interview-with-khmer-rap-star.html
Tiny Toones on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unerj5uZ4qc
Sok Visal on YouTube:
http://www.youtube.com/cream391

Tags: cambodia,hiphop