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Thousands traveled to Canberra for the National Folk Festival's 60th anniversary, with many carpooling and taking public transit to overcome skyrocketing fuel costs. The community spirit proved stronger than economic challenges as attendance actually increased from last year.
A centuries-old folk music tradition from rural northeastern Thailand is captivating Bangkok's urban crowds, transforming from stereotyped "country music" into the city's hottest cultural trend. The migration story behind Molam's rise reveals how millions of Isan workers brought their heartbeat to Thailand's capital.
Hundreds gathered in Alice Springs to celebrate Ted Egan, a 93-year-old folk musician, land rights champion, and former Northern Territory administrator whose life bridged cultures and lifted voices. His legacy of 30 albums, 15 books, and deep connections with Indigenous communities shows how one person's genuine listening can shape an entire territory.
Masters of rare instruments — a "talking drum" and twin bamboo flutes — just earned India's prestigious Padma Shri award. Their decades of dedication are keeping ancient musical traditions alive for the world to hear.