AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCharity Concert (Fiji-Indian diaspora): Two Fiji Indian community figures, Jagdish Punja and Jimi Nathu, are set to headline “Singing Legends: Live in Charity Concert” in Auckland on Aug 1, raising funds for a rural Fiji kindergarten project. Cultural Diplomacy (India abroad): PM Narendra Modi used “Mann Ki Baat” to spotlight “Brahmakamal Dominicana,” a Dominican Republic group teaching themselves Vedic mantras through self-study. Media Ownership Debate (Native Hawaiians): Hawai‘i’s Office of Hawaiian Affairs is considering buying TV stations KITV and KIKU, with critics warning about political influence and messaging control. Mandarin Pop (Golden Melody Awards): Jolin Tsai won Album of the Year and Best Mandarin Female Singer at Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards, while Chang Chen-yue swept major craft categories. Local Music Industry (India FM radio): India’s private FM sector is urging regulatory changes—news broadcasts, GST relief, and smartphone FM tuner access—as digital platforms squeeze stations. Global Music Moment (World Cup): NPR’s Tiny Desk is spotlighting artists tied to World Cup teams as the tournament moves into knockout mode.
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