Posted in dance, news, puppetry, theatre, visual art on Feb 23rd, 2008
Hey, what's this? It's a puppet parade!
An overcast day in Phnom Penh is perfect cover for what would usually be a short but sweaty procession.
Many of these trucks I'd seen previously at Sihanoukville's 'BHOR All-in Art Centre'.
A giant wheelchair? That's right, 'cause the parade is headed to the Chaktomuk Theatre ...
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Posted in dance, hip hop, music on Dec 16th, 2006
In Search of Khmer Hip Hop Part 8: Tiny Toonz
We're climbing up the stairs in a house in Central Phnom Penh when I hear the unmistakable beats of 'Planet Rock'. Right away I'm feeling at home.
Young people ranging from about five to twenty-five are giving it their all.
'KK' oversees Cambodia's ...
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Posted in dance, hip hop, music on Sep 11th, 2006
In Search of Khmer Hip Hop Part 7:
In this episode: Uncle Kleang, 'Hip Hop Girls', Casa gigs.
I'd been looking for more by Bu Kleang (Uncle Kleang), and last weekend at Tuol Tompoung Market I finally found it. The real show stopper on the album (click for front and back ...
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In Search of Khmer Hip Hop Part 6
A mixed bag today:
01. Nokia sponsors hip hop fun at Casa (click to enlarge)
With convenient afternoon hours, if your parents disapprove, you can just say you went to the mall. http://khmer.cc/community/t.c?b=4&t=2188
02. Khmer Esian - Lux & Naa
Who will I rely on?
1. How ...
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Posted in dance, hip hop, music on Apr 22nd, 2006
In Search of Khmer Hip Hop Part 1
Geoff and I hit the opening of club 'R&B' a few weeks back.
(#56 Street 360 Boeng Keng Kang 111, Chamkamon, Phnom Penh Cambodia)
There was a free feed, and more importantly some enthusiastic breakdancing by a crowd of returnee Khmers. Geoff was full of ...
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