AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCultural Heritage: Sarawak craftsman Rining Peter Paris is among the few remaining makers of the Lun Bawang community’s two-string tapi, carving the traditional instrument by hand and preserving its distinctive designs. Queer Theatre: Nar Cabico returns to the musical Zsazsa Zaturnnah—where he once worked backstage—as its lead, Ada, for the show’s 20th anniversary. Music Education: Court rulings in South Korea reveal how traditional music teachers used their authority to abuse students; seven of 11 cases reviewed involved minors, underscoring the barriers victims face in speaking out. Underground Culture: DIY fanzines are finding new readers, as young fans embrace handmade publications and physical media. Music and Civil Rights: Alan Freed, the DJ who helped bring Black rhythm and blues to wider audiences and promoted integrated concerts, has been inducted into the Ohio Civil Rights Hall of Fame. Access to the Arts: A public recording studio in Medellín gives young musicians professional equipment and a place to develop their sound without economic barriers.
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