Top Asian artists to gather in Incheon for the 2025 Asian Pop Festival
Now in its second year, the festival will bring together diverse genres of Asian music, featuring over 50 acts from 8 countries across Asia.
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Milan’s La Scala names Korean maestro Chung Myung-whun as first Asian music director
Mr. Chung is set to lead the prestigious 247-year-old opera house from 2027 to 2030.
Behind the veil: How Moyun made China’s ‘guzheng’ a global sensation
The veiled musician from Chengdu explains: "I want people to focus on the music, not my face." Discover how she's reinventing this traditional instrument for the digital age in…
BTS’ J-Hope’s love for ‘halo-halo’ and Filipino cuisine creates buzz online after Manila show
The delectable spread came from Manam, a well-known Filipino restaurant for its comforting local dishes presented in both traditional and contemporary fashions.
South Korean music copyright group mandates ‘no AI use’ for new songs
The new measure, implemented by the Korea Music Copyright Association and which went into effect on March 24, mandates songwriters to confirm they have 100 percent contributed to…
Scores for historic Tokyo Beethoven concerts found
This is an important discovery that sheds light on how Western music was received in Japan in the early 20th century.
When music bridges us together: A conversation with China’s first female conductor
Ninety-five-year-old Zheng Xiaoying has spent decades harnessing the power of music to transcend language and cultural barriers.
Uyghur craftsman keeps musical tradition thriving
An important spot along the ancient Silk Road up to 2,000 years ago, the Xinhe county is known for traditional Kuqa music and dance, named after the ancient kingdom of Kuqa.
Psy’s touch or new trend in music? P Nation’s solo stars lose their shine
Music critics point to Psy’s involvement in his artists’ music production.
Irish boy band Westlife release Mandarin song with help of AI
The song was a collaboration between Westlife and China’s Tencent Music Entertainment, and was powered by Kugou AIK, touted as the world’s first multilingual AI singing…