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Latin Fever in Cambodia

Wednesday, 06 July 2011 19:33
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A social activity, an exercise or simply an amusing way to spend an evening, dancing is a passion embraced for many different motivations. Lindsay Muscato gets into the rhythm of Phnom Penh’s salsa society. Photo by James Grant.


It’s no secret that Phnom Penh expats can be transient, and n...

 

From California to Cambodia

Saturday, 05 March 2011 13:22
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Voicing a love for musical expression and 1960s Khmer rock revival, The Like Me’s chat with Mai Lynn Miller Nguyen on their visit to Phnom Penh. Photo by James Grant.


Alongside Carlos Santana and Lauren Hill, Laura Mam of The Like Me’s cites Pan Ron, one of the first female Cambodian singer-songw...

 

Bayon Celebrates Cambodian Masters

Tuesday, 01 February 2011 00:00
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One of Cambodia’s true wonders will host a celebration of the country’s artistic heritage later this month. Nicky McGavin finds out what is in store.


Bayon Temple will ring to the sounds of an extravaganza of music, song, dance and light as a tribute to the masters of Cambodian arts on Feb. 25 ...

 

Java Ten Years On

Thursday, 20 January 2011 14:24
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In December, Java Café and Gallery celebrated ten candles on its birthday cake. Founder Dana Langlois looks back to Java’s beginnings. Words by Mai Lynn Miller Nguyen.

Ten years ago, Phnom Penh had few spaces dedicated to contemporary art. Cafés were also in short supply. Sensing potential to b...

 

Cambodian Comics: A New Leaf?

Sunday, 12 September 2010 18:01
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Something’s going on in the world of Cambodian comics. Since the first known graphic novel was published in 1964, comics artists have struggled to overcome the challenges posed by the war period, advent of television, and copyright issues. Today signs are pointing to a reinvigoration of comics, as...

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