AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoMusic Legacy: Tamil film composer Deva, whose scores shaped more than 400 films and helped define Chennai’s gaana sound, has died at 75. Rajinikanth and other stars paid tribute, and Tamil Nadu announced state honours. Culture Across Borders: Fairbanks’ 40th International Friendship Day brought dance, food and young musicians from cultures around the world; in Yangon, 27,000 people took part in a Chinese-song competition connecting music and language. Live Music: Lagos’ Felabration honoured Fela Kuti with performances from Daddy Showkey, Peruzzi and other Nigerian artists. In Malaysia, Siti Nurhaliza drew 63,000 fans for a concert celebrating traditional music. Community Arts: After a hurricane forced the cancellation of Gulf Shores’ Shrimp Festival, local merchants organised an art walk pop-up to give regional artists a place to show and sell their work. Industry Watch: UK MPs are again urging the competition watchdog to investigate Live Nation’s influence across venues, festivals, promotion and ticketing.
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