Thousands of mourners gathered Tuesday for the cremation of Indian hip hop star Sidhu Moose Wala, whose murder at the weekend shocked fans at home and in Punjabi communities from Canada to Britain. Indian Youth Congress activists pay tribute to Punjabi singer and rapper Sidhu Moose Wala in New Delhi, on May 31, 2022. PHOTO: EPA-EFE Moose Wala -- whose real name is Shubhdeep Singh Sidhu -- was shot dead in his car by unidentified assailants in the northern state of Punjab on Sunday. He was 28. Police said the murder was linked to inter-gang rivalry, and that a Canada-based gangster known as Goldy Brar had claimed responsibility. Crowds thronged Moose Wala's hearse as it reached the rapper's palatial house in his native village of Moosa in Punjab. Thousands then lined the roads as his body was taken for cremation on a trolley decorated with flowers and pulled by a tractor -- reportedly the singer's favourite one. - 'Trailblazer' - Moose Wala rose to … [Read more...] about Thousands mourn murdered Indian rapper
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Rapper Den Vau sets record with most MVs in YouTube trending chart
After its premiere on June 19, the highly anticipated MV for 'Ai Muon Nghe Khong' quickly topped the chart. It has pocketed over 7.7 million views and over 299,000 likes on the streaming platform. Many audiences are delighted to see his new song still bears the imprint of Den's early compositions, featuring poetic lyrics, puns, multi-layered similes and imagery about life. "Den's music is rich in meaning but simple and easy to understand. It’s a synthesis of a peaceful moment in the songwriter's soul and the listener's desire for peace," Huy Hoang, a fan, wrote. Den explained that after many stumbles, he realized he needed to learn how to accept compliments and criticism. "I constantly remind myself not to be delusional, and I advise people who listen to my music not to argue back and forth. Those who like it will appreciate it; those who do not like it will dismiss it. I also need to learn to accept that," he said. Den Vau wrote the song during a period when he was … [Read more...] about Rapper Den Vau sets record with most MVs in YouTube trending chart
NFT connecting artists and investors, music lovers
Traditional art forms are gradually brought to the digital platform The music industry is constantly evolving with the changes in technology and digital transformation. Audiences can access music and own art products from time to time. Currently, with the strong development of blockchain technology, the appearance of NFT music platforms makes the connection between artists and the public in a very different way. Fans can support their idols by purchasing an artist's NFT - which is issued on a blockchain platform, which allows the artist to share ownership of his music and artwork with his fans. NFT platform distributes ownership and many other privileges to fans and passionate individual collectors. Artists approach the public not only through discs, real images, audio, MVs or live performances, and promotional activities but also through connection and sharing of music revenue of their musical works. Rapper Binz, musician Nguyen Van Chung, and singer Son Tung M-TP are pioneers … [Read more...] about NFT connecting artists and investors, music lovers
Hot air balloons to liven up Huế festival
HÀ NỘI — A hot air balloon festival will entertain locals and tourists at the Festival Huế 2022 between June 25 and 30. Titled “Balloon Festival – Huế Former Citadel From the Sky”, the event, which is jointly organised by Thừa Thiên-Huế Tourism Department and Hexa Media, aims to create a fresh and unique tourism product to make Huế a premier festival city in the country. The fourth of its kind, the hot air balloon festival will take place at Hàm Nghi Yard on August 23 Road inside the Huế Citadel, where 20 balloons will be on show. Half of the smaller balloons will be stationary at one site while 10 larger ones will soar along the Hương River or to the east towards lagoons and Thuận An Sea. Hot air balloons will liven up Huế Festival 2022. — VNS Photo Lê Huy Hoàng Hải Tickets to see the stationary balloons will be VNĐ170,000 (US$7.3) per person, while a flight will cost VNĐ5 million per person including insurance. The balloons will be controlled by professionals with … [Read more...] about Hot air balloons to liven up Huế festival