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Ng Chor Guan On Musical Futurism

In his piece for the ONEBEAT ZINE Vol. 1: The Golden Record, 2015 fellow Ng Chor Guan writes about his ambitious 20/20 Project, a five-year project with yearly stage productions that explore clones, time machines and the multiverse theory. The project also examines the impact of technology in art making and community building. Guan Writes: “Although many people have pointed out the negative elements of today’s hyper- connectivity, I believe that commonplace technology now gives people an unprecedented opportunity to reclaim narratives, and tell their stories without middlemen or third-party filters. At this novel intersection of technology and art, people from halfway across the globe can see at work you’ve just made, and share something you care about. It connects us in a formless way and helps us feel less alone.” Read the full piece HERE.
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Towards a New Egyptian Indie
by Shereen Abdo

In her essay for the ONEBEAT ZINE Vol. 1: The Golden Record, 2014 Fellow and renowned vocalist and activist Shereen Abdo highlights the continued barriers to women’s participation in Egypt’s music scene. Regarding the lack of women in the music industry and the sidelining of many, who are trying to make strides, Shareen says: “Within macho societies, and especially Arab ones, women’s daily struggles to build a life in the arts is double what men face. While it’s already a difficult profession for men, women also face continued stereotyping and exclusion. We need women’s empowerment at all levels, and culture should not be a neglected element of this empowerment. Free arts schools for girls in poor neighborhoods should be initiated. Courses and scholarships here and abroad should be made available for females especially.” Read the full essay on our Medium page. This essay is taken from ONEBEAT ZINE Vol. 1: The Golden […]