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From the Outback to the Kingdom, meet the latest cross-cultural collaboration on the musical landscape of Phnom Penh. Words by Kate Liana.

The karaoke bars of Phnom Penh may seem a long way from war-torn East Timor, but while Australian singer Julien Poulson was unsuccessfully trying to record prote...

They may only be in it for the fun, but almost a year and half after formation the Mekong Pirates have proved themselves to be one of the most professional bands in town. Words by Nora Lindstrom.

Back after a six-month hiatus, the Mekong Pirates showed last month that they still have what it takes t...

Semi-abstract meets pop art at Belgian artist Christian Develter’s new exhibition at Chinese House. Words by Nora Lindstrom

Following a successful exhibition at the Hotel de la Paix in Siem Reap two years ago, Bangkok-based artist Christian Develter is back in Cambodia with a new exhibition at C...

Explosive remnants of war (ERWs) are given new purpose in Impact, a new exhibition at Bophana Centre highlighting the destructive force of antipersonnel mines. To mark the ten-year anniversary of the Antipersonnel Mine Ban Treaty and to celebrate the achievements of mine action in Cambodia, Bophan...

They may look diminutive and plain, but the members of local a cappella group The Messenger Band sound anything but. Nora Lindstrom meets up with some of the protest song group’s members.