60 acast.com Asian Pop Weekly Reads with Jocelle Koh https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/asian-pop-weekly-reads-with-jocelle-koh en Jocelle Koh Asian Pop Weekly,Khalil Fong,Jocelle Koh,Reading,Commentary,Transcription,Audio Version,方大同 Jocelle Koh Selected curations of articles from Asian Pop Weekly, a premier destination for independent, intelligent and informed reportings on Asian music, read by founder and head editor Jocelle Koh.


About Asian Pop Weekly

Established in 2010, Asian Pop Weekly has since cemented it’s place as one of the only English-language platforms that specialises in reportings on Mandarin popular music. Informed by a multitude of disciplines and perspectives both practical and theoretical, diverse and with an ear to the ground; Asian Pop Weekly exists between cultural, disciplinary and national boundaries precisely to demonstrate the possibilities that exist when you look beyond our differences.


We are obsessed with the notion of bringing Mandarin and Asian music to the world as a means of bridging cultural divides; unearthing the best of what the scene has to offer and presenting it to Western audiences in ways that intrigue yet foster understanding. We strive to produce fully independent, informed and intelligent content about the artists and topics we love; nothing more, nothing less.


About Jocelle Koh

The founder of Asian Pop Weekly and self-titled C-Pop guru, Jocelle discovered her passion for Mandarin music through an upbringing divided between time spent in Singapore and Australia. How she ended up having an affinity with Mandarin music is a mystery to many, but her thirst for knowledge and passion for bridging gaps has informed the foundation of Asian Pop Weekly today. As a music industry professional who has dabbled in everything from journalism and artist management to digital distribution, she wears a lot of hats; all in the name of bringing the music she loves to those who find it foreign.


In 2024, she established fluffle asia, the first Asian women's music collective to address a clear gap in support and discourse around womens’ issues in Asian music, and hosts the fluffle podcast.

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]]> Selected curations of articles from Asian Pop Weekly, a premier destination for independent, intelligent and informed reportings on Asian music, read by founder and head editor Jocelle Koh.


About Asian Pop Weekly

Established in 2010, Asian Pop Weekly has since cemented it’s place as one of the only English-language platforms that specialises in reportings on Mandarin popular music. Informed by a multitude of disciplines and perspectives both practical and theoretical, diverse and with an ear to the ground; Asian Pop Weekly exists between cultural, disciplinary and national boundaries precisely to demonstrate the possibilities that exist when you look beyond our differences.


We are obsessed with the notion of bringing Mandarin and Asian music to the world as a means of bridging cultural divides; unearthing the best of what the scene has to offer and presenting it to Western audiences in ways that intrigue yet foster understanding. We strive to produce fully independent, informed and intelligent content about the artists and topics we love; nothing more, nothing less.


About Jocelle Koh

The founder of Asian Pop Weekly and self-titled C-Pop guru, Jocelle discovered her passion for Mandarin music through an upbringing divided between time spent in Singapore and Australia. How she ended up having an affinity with Mandarin music is a mystery to many, but her thirst for knowledge and passion for bridging gaps has informed the foundation of Asian Pop Weekly today. As a music industry professional who has dabbled in everything from journalism and artist management to digital distribution, she wears a lot of hats; all in the name of bringing the music she loves to those who find it foreign.


In 2024, she established fluffle asia, the first Asian women's music collective to address a clear gap in support and discourse around womens’ issues in Asian music, and hosts the fluffle podcast.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> false Jocelle Koh info+686d0ad28d2a216e12739904@mg-eu.acast.com 686d0ad28d2a216e12739904 asian-pop-weekly-reads-with-jocelle-koh https://assets.pippa.io/shows/cover/1751975950574-e0bfdf6f-8e88-4161-ad42-bb54b608eadf.jpeg https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/asian-pop-weekly-reads-with-jocelle-koh Asian Pop Weekly Reads with Jocelle Koh <![CDATA[In conversation with Alena Murang: On reshaping narratives around culture and advocacy through storytelling & the sape’]]> Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:30:39 GMT 37:10 69dbbd61fdeddc4b1226d076 false https://asianpopweekly.com/ 69dbbd61fdeddc4b1226d076 686d0ad28d2a216e12739904 Thoughtful questions and thoughtful answers this Earth month with Sarawakian advocate and interdisciplinary artist Alena Murang! full 1 3 In lieu of Earth day 2026, I chatted with an artist I have always admired - Sarawakian advocate, educator and musician Alena Murang. A tireless champion for keeping the stories and sounds of Sarawak alive, her unique position as a third culture kid and the world’s first female Sapek performer have made her a storyteller who effortlessly straddles the intersection between feminism, environmentalism and activism. While this was meant to be a written interview only, Alena’s answers were too interesting not to share, so please enjoy this companion episode with her unedited answers.Read the full feature on Asian Pop Weekly and enjoy our chat with Alena~


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]]> In lieu of Earth day 2026, I chatted with an artist I have always admired - Sarawakian advocate, educator and musician Alena Murang. A tireless champion for keeping the stories and sounds of Sarawak alive, her unique position as a third culture kid and the world’s first female Sapek performer have made her a storyteller who effortlessly straddles the intersection between feminism, environmentalism and activism. While this was meant to be a written interview only, Alena’s answers were too interesting not to share, so please enjoy this companion episode with her unedited answers.Read the full feature on Asian Pop Weekly and enjoy our chat with Alena~


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]]> <![CDATA[Peace, Love & Unity: The Musical History & Legacy of Khalil Fong 方大同]]> Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:45:27 GMT 17:19 686d124d594dfad1a257d845 false https://asianpopweekly.com/front-page-banner/peace-love-unity-the-musical-history-legacy-of-khalil-fong-%e6%96%b9%e5%a4%a7%e5%90%8c/ 686d124d594dfad1a257d845 686d0ad28d2a216e12739904 We look back on the life and legacy of the indomitable godfather of Mandarin Soul, and Blues, Khalil Fong 方大同. full 1 2 While best known for sweet love songs crafted in the soul and R&B genres such as “Love Song”, “Love Love Love 爱爱爱”, “Special Person 特别的人” and “Three Person Tour 三人遊” which caused sensations in the early to mid 2000s for their ability to introduce creativity and new genres into a ballad-heavy market, Khalil Fong 方大同 was an artist’s artist and a musicians’ musician who championed authenticity, a stoic reverence towards his craft and ethical living consistently in his work.


Going deep on the singer-songwriter's legacy, philosophy and musical genius complete with soundbites from previous interviews and an analysis of his complete discography, we look at the lasting influence Fong has made on the Mandarin music world.


Narrated by Jocelle Koh


Missing Khalil as much as we are? 'The Dreamer' is now available in CD and Vinyl format on Taobao. Officially available for Hong Kong and Taiwanese audiences with access to Taobao, but it worked for us to order to Singapore too! Get your copy and support Khalil's legacy here: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?ft=t&id=896243318554&skuId=5855498769523

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]]> While best known for sweet love songs crafted in the soul and R&B genres such as “Love Song”, “Love Love Love 爱爱爱”, “Special Person 特别的人” and “Three Person Tour 三人遊” which caused sensations in the early to mid 2000s for their ability to introduce creativity and new genres into a ballad-heavy market, Khalil Fong 方大同 was an artist’s artist and a musicians’ musician who championed authenticity, a stoic reverence towards his craft and ethical living consistently in his work.


Going deep on the singer-songwriter's legacy, philosophy and musical genius complete with soundbites from previous interviews and an analysis of his complete discography, we look at the lasting influence Fong has made on the Mandarin music world.


Narrated by Jocelle Koh


Missing Khalil as much as we are? 'The Dreamer' is now available in CD and Vinyl format on Taobao. Officially available for Hong Kong and Taiwanese audiences with access to Taobao, but it worked for us to order to Singapore too! Get your copy and support Khalil's legacy here: https://item.taobao.com/item.htm?ft=t&id=896243318554&skuId=5855498769523

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]]> Asian Pop Weekly Reads: [Album Review] Khalil Fong 方大同 - The Dreamer 夢想家 Asian Pop Weekly Reads: [Album Review] Khalil Fong 方大同 - The Dreamer 夢想家 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:45:16 GMT 13:58 686d0e6e7254eb1335558ed8 false https://asianpopweekly.com/front-page-banner/album-review-khalil-fong-方大同-the-dreamer-夢想家/ 686d0e6e7254eb1335558ed8 686d0ad28d2a216e12739904 full 1 1 “The Dreamers” is a masterclass in artistic integrity and a masterpiece in execution. An organic coalescing of Mandopop legend Khalil Fong’s hopes and dreams and the final album released prior to his passing, the album is akin to sketches in a sketchbook. Here, Fong promised no answers, but allowed his imagination to run free; intermingling Jazzy/ bluesy/soulful rhythms with unique, never-before-explored textures, samples and genre-bending combinations whilst using only the most accessible of instruments. The result was these ten tracks, which provide us rare insight into one of Mandopop’s most brilliant minds in his most untampered state. 


Narrated by Jocelle Koh


Read the article: https://asianpopweekly.com/front-page-banner/album-review-khalil-fong-方大同-the-dreamer-夢想家/

Missing Khalil as much as we are? 'The Dreamer' is now available in CD and Vinyl format on Taobao (Officially available for Hong Kong and Taiwanese audiences)

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]]> “The Dreamers” is a masterclass in artistic integrity and a masterpiece in execution. An organic coalescing of Mandopop legend Khalil Fong’s hopes and dreams and the final album released prior to his passing, the album is akin to sketches in a sketchbook. Here, Fong promised no answers, but allowed his imagination to run free; intermingling Jazzy/ bluesy/soulful rhythms with unique, never-before-explored textures, samples and genre-bending combinations whilst using only the most accessible of instruments. The result was these ten tracks, which provide us rare insight into one of Mandopop’s most brilliant minds in his most untampered state. 


Narrated by Jocelle Koh


Read the article: https://asianpopweekly.com/front-page-banner/album-review-khalil-fong-方大同-the-dreamer-夢想家/

Missing Khalil as much as we are? 'The Dreamer' is now available in CD and Vinyl format on Taobao (Officially available for Hong Kong and Taiwanese audiences)

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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