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Cambodian New Year in Long Beach

Posted in current events, dance, hip hop, music, news on Apr 24th, 2009

Here in the States, the party rolls on: [From What's On] Tag: cambodian,khmer,new year,Long Beach

Buddhists Beg for Ban: Elephants Wept

Posted in current events, dance, hip hop, intellectual property, more stuff, music, news, opera, Other Goodies, stuff, theatre on Jan 2nd, 2009

My, my. "Cambodian monks force nation's first rock opera off air" http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iMwPNgsuy3ka7Df2eJmDYEc9v3eg There were no immediate plans to re-broadcast the show... This should ensure bootleg copies of the naughty opera hit the stands within days. Like the tempest in a teacup with Reahu, censorship just brings more attention. Tags:opera,cambodia,khmer,TV,buddhismspan>

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Cambodian Opera: Hangin’ With the Beer Girls

Posted in current events, dance, hip hop, music, news, opera, theatre on Dec 1st, 2008

"It's kinda like Lakahon Bassac," I tried to explain as we took our seats, "it's a story told by singing." And heavy on the drama. With us were Sing Yang Pirom, Em Satya, Nhek Sophaleap and a host of other cartoonists for the 'Artist Evening' performance of opera 'Where Elephants ...

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In Search of Khmer Hip Hop Part 12: KORSANG Preview

Posted in current events, hip hop, news, Other Goodies, stuff on Jun 24th, 2008

David Eberhardt talks about returnees making a difference at KORSANG preview & fundraiser this evening to a packed crowd at 'Talking To A Stranger'. Trailer online at www.korsangfilm.com , more background courtesy Phnom Penh Post. http://www.phnompenhpost.com/index.php/200806126692/Post-Life/Rappers-beat-path-to-Mexico-City.html (Story of above: Tired. Take a peek at email. Note from Katy down in Melbourne: hip hop ...

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In Search of Khmer Hip Hop Part 11: B Boy Benefit

Posted in dance, hip hop, music, news, photography on Apr 5th, 2008

Stuart Isett spreads the word: Tiny Toones: B Boy Benefit for Cambodia April 26th 2008, 6pm 'til late At the Greenwood Collective 8537 Greenwood Ave. NW Seattle WA Featuring the work of: World B Boy champs Massive Monkees, legendary Seattle photographer Charles Peterson, immigration activist Many Uch & photographer Stuart Isett. $5 donation at the door Photographs for ...

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