« Back (Frontpage 201)Worldwide Angel: Bad GyalWordsAna VelascoPhotographyEric JohnsonStylingSebastian JeanBad Gyal burst onto the scene with “PAI,” a Catalan-sung cover of Rihanna’s “Work.” But now, between her debut album, La Joia, and warily delving into AI experimentation, the artist is only getting started. We explore in this FRONTPAGE story it’s the modern condition to assume it’s always been that way Bad Gyal burst onto the scene in 2016 with “PAI,” a Catalan-sung cover of Rihanna’s “Work,” with a flash both so bright yet so familiar it was almost impossible to believe it hadn’t been around forever But her ascent was actually part of a long and winding history of dancehall and dembow — music that informed Spaniard Alba Farelo since childhood It took a long time for mainstream culture to catch up to the chart-topping which have soundtracked parties across the Caribbean Before some of the biggest names in the biz wisened up to cross-over collaborations (Drake and Bad Bunny the beat-heavy music already held strongly on the culture It’s been eight years since that first video of a baby-faced comments praising her brazen songs — about sex setting the tone for the continuous stream of work she’s released since she’s built an army of loyal fans who buck against the idea that the type of music Farelo and her contemporaries make (especially other female artists) is anything but empowering Highsnobiety / Eric JohnsonOne listen to any of her hits from “Fiebre” to “Flow 2000,” reaffirms something that frightens anyone who doesn’t “get” it: The music is fucking fun Take the breakup revenge track “Perdió Este Culo,” which celebrates post-breakup glow-ups and emotional clarity; or its remixed “Chulo pt.2,” which tacks on collaborations by two other forces of the genre to create an instant hit and a music video with over 250 million views and over 300 million Spotify streams Farelo and her collaborators (Anitta and Ivy Queen to name a couple) are here to prove that the game has changed and sexiness and sexuality on a woman’s terms are something not only worth respecting Beyond numbers that back up the success of female talent something more culturally defining is happening: Gone are the days when only male voices blasted through the speakers at clubs or parties ponen algo mío y suena tan duro” (“Every time I enter the club they play something of mine and it goes so hard”) Bikini set STYLIST’S OWN Jacket and pants WILLY CHAVARRIAHighsnobiety / Eric JohnsonWith the immediate success of her work and the monumental popularity of the urban genre right as she hit the scene there was no shortage of interest by major labels to sign Farelo but the singer-composer weighed her options “They have a legendary roster of artists and are an iconic label in music and in business.”  Though she’s helped to steer the music industry and strengthen the behemoth that reggaeton and dancehall have become Bad Gyal is only now celebrating the release of her first album La Joia — a celebration that looks a little like a victory lap La Joia (a play on “the jewel” and “the joy”) is a continuation of with tracks that dig into the types of themes and sounds she’s been creating for years Top and briefs MM6 MAISON MARGIELA Earrings SWAROVSKIHighsnobiety / Eric JohnsonNot least are Farelo’s incredible styling and visuals which are at the forefront of her creative identity Farelo was studying fashion when “PAI” blew up and she decided to focus on music But that doesn’t mean she left fashion behind Her penchant for looks that she describes as “fearless and sexy” have made her the newest darling of fashion front rows and red carpets and her live shows are as much about the clothes as they are about her raw lyrics and the reaffirmation that she is an entertainer with a capital “E.”  To celebrate the landmark moment of her album release as well as other achievements that prove her already bright star is only just rising we chatted with the Bad Gyal herself to discuss music and how she keeps her head in place while navigating the crazy world she lives in Top and pants MARC JACOBS Glasses IAN CHARMS X LE SPECS Bracelet and earrings PANDORA Top RUI Skirt LUAR Earrings and bracelets PANDORAHighsnobiety / Eric Johnson Highsnobiety / Eric JohnsonHighsnobiety: Congratulations on La Joia Bad Gyal: My objectives are always to keep growing and be able to collaborate with artists I admire which at some point in my career looked so far away You’ve expressed admiration for larger-than-life icons like Rihanna Is their success something you strive to emulate They have careers that from the outside seem to have very little limitations They’ve been able to develop other ambitions outside of music Music is a profession that can open many doors to other disciplines Beyoncé has famously spoken about how she taps into an alter ego in order to be comfortable as a performer of that magnitude Do you feel like you have to leave parts of Alba behind in order for aspects of Bad Gyal to grow What Bad Gyal represents to the audience is a woman who is confident That side that dances and sings and has no taboos she is a big part of me and a real part of my personality and who I am as a woman but I am obviously not always that super confident or that woman who has no doubts and feels like she can eat the world and a part that allows me to present myself outwardly and to express myself creatively Those are the parts of myself I want to highlight the most and bracelet PANDORA Shoes MANOLO BLAHNIKHighsnobiety / Eric JohnsonWhat are some dreams But I’ve also accomplished many of my dreams to be happy and to live the life that I get to live in the happiest way possible What is one recent look of yours that stands out as a favorite I loved a look I wore for a concert in Mexico I was also wearing a cowboy hat that I had worn for my video for “La Prendo.”  and of course what my music speaks about are things I love things that can be found in dancehall or reggaeton You were one of the pioneers of your genre and helped open doors for a lot of other new musicians with similar proposals That’s how life is — there are cycles and there are always new people that encourage us older ones to keep growing And I think it’s a good sign that the music has developed and that there’s more interest Bra CALVIN KLEIN Pants MCQUEEN BY SEÁN MCGIRR Jacket CASABLANCAHighsnobiety / Eric JohnsonHow do you ground yourself and then to also be able to return to my place We always have to be balancing and seeking balance because this life can be very crazy and full of change you were recently at the center of an AI experimentation where someone created a fake AI collaboration between you and Bad Bunny As someone who uses a lot of tech tools to create your music what do you think about the state of AI and its place in music I’m navigating it at the same pace as the rest of the world because it’s very new It can be a positive tool for composers who aren’t interpreters and a lot of people are starting to work in that way I’ve been in sessions where composers have presented an idea using my vocals laid out by AI it’s not a way of working that I feel comfortable with When you are sharing AI work with people’s real voices It definitely makes me want to reject it because it’s not the way I like to work so having the work already so laid-out takes away my joy and drive a bit If you could give baby Bad Gyal some advice Please be aware that our efforts to maintain accessibility and usability are ongoing. 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If you do encounter an accessibility issue, please be sure to specify the web page and nature of the issue in your email and/or phone call, and we will make all reasonable efforts to make that page or the information contained therein accessible for you. together in Miami: Is a worldwide hit on the horizon?Bad Gyal and Kevincito could collaborate on a distribution track on the 13th The photo on Instagram has sparked rumors and excitement among their followers By Izabela Pecherska Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 surprised their followers by sharing an image in their Instagram stories featuring themselves alongside the renowned Spanish singer Bad Gyal The black and white photograph captures the three artists in a relaxed setting accompanied by the phrase "Global distribution" and the flags of Cuba and Spain sparking speculation about a possible collaboration Although the image partially obscures the faces of the artists Bad Gyal's distinctive tattoos leave no doubt that it is the Spanish singer the song accompanying the post is "Bom Bom," specifically the part by Bad Gyal an urban genre that has gained momentum in recent years and the potential involvement of Bad Gyal in this movement would represent a significant step forward for its international exposure and trap makes her an ideal artist to fuse styles and bring reparto to new audiences It wouldn't be the first time that Bad Gyal approaches this sound she collaborated with Un Titico and El Dany MG on a version of the song "Qué rico," clearly showing her interest in Cuban music There is still no official confirmation regarding whether Bad Gyal will collaborate with Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 on a new track, but the image has generated significant anticipation. If it comes to fruition, this collaboration could mark a key step in the internationalization of the group, positioning them in new markets and solidifying their growth in the urban music scene. There is still no official confirmation regarding the collaboration between Bad Gyal, Dany Ome, and Kevincito El 13. However, the image shared on social media has sparked a lot of speculation and excitement among urban music fans. A collaboration between Bad Gyal and Cuban artists Dany Ome and Kevincito El 13 could represent a significant advancement for the internationalization of the lineup. Bad Gyal's participation, known for her versatility in genres such as reggaeton and trap, could introduce the lineup to new audiences and solidify its growth in the global urban music scene. Bad Gyal has already ventured into the collaboration, working in 2023 with Cuban artists like Un Titico and El Dany MG on a version of the song "Qué rico." Her interest in Cuban music has been evident once again with rumors of collaborations with other representatives of the genre, such as Chocolate MC. Editor at CiberCuba. Graduated in Journalism from the Rey Juan Carlos University of Madrid, Spain. Editor at El Mundo and PlayGround. 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Rihanna Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3 With A$AP Rocky! Every Celeb at Met Gala 2025 - See All Red Carpet Photos & Full Guest List (Updating Live All Night) Bad Gyal is kicking off 2025 with a banger alongside Trueno The 27-year-old Spanish-Catalan singer-songwriter and the 22-year-old Argentine rapper teamed up on a new track called “Angelito,” out Thursday (January 16) The track features Trueno rapping bars in Catalan “Ella quiere un real love gangsta / Té algo diferent té algo especial / Pa’ mirarte a vos no me cansa’,” he declares referring to his song “REAL GANGSTA LOVE.” The accompanying music video was shot in Miami by Yavez Anthonio, and there’s also a special edition “Angelito” tee along with the release available here! “Angelito” is Bad Gyal’s first release of 2025, following last year’s release of her acclaimed debut album, La Joia. Listen to “Angelito” and read the lyrics inside… How does US singer Bruce Springsteen tour around the world Or how is a Catalan artist now a global superstar Barcelona's In-Edit film festival sheds light on musicians like Bruce Springsteen pioneers of electronic punk and the art of music video The music documentary festival kicks off on Wednesday at the Mooby Aribau cinema and will run until November 3 concluding with the premiere of Chris Smith's film on the band Devo Fans can also enjoy the 'La Joia: Bad Gyal,' a documentary by David Camarero, who has captured the Catalan singer Alba Farelo (better known as Bad Gyal) in her performances in cities like Barcelona Bad Gyal opens up about the pressures of social media and takes viewers behind the scenes of her music videos Camarero followed the artist for three years and the film features appearances by artists like Young Miko Other notable films include 'Zoo: Sobreviure a l'incendi,' a documentary celebrating the Valencian band's 10th anniversary and 'En la caliente – Tales of A Reggaeton Warrior,' which immerses viewers in the sociocultural and clandestine reggaeton movement in Cuba Tickets are priced at €9 per film, with various packs available for multiple screenings. All tickets can be purchased on the In-Edit website. Get the day's biggest stories right to your phone v1.1.0. Copyright © 2025. Powered by EBANTIC. All rights reserved. Chocolate collaborates with Bad Gyal in Miami: 'We're going to take it global.'"Chocolate MC and Bad Gyal may collaborate on a musical project following their meeting in Miami Anticipation is building around this potential partnership 09/12/2024 - 6:46am (GMT-5) | The world of reggaeton could be on the verge of receiving one of the most explosive collaborations in recent times: the one between Chocolate MC and Spanish singer Bad Gyal who has shown her versatility in genres such as reggaeton and in 2023 she joined Un Titico and El Dany MG for a rendition of the song "Qué rico." the singer of "Chulo" is reconnecting with Cuban music alongside Chocolate MC (Yosvanis Arismin Sierra Hernández) Both artists shared pictures together on their Instagram stories and Chocolate's words suggest that a collaborative song might be on the way "Let’s make it global for the pin," a Cuban expression that the Spanish artist also used alongside a story in which she took a selfie in the mirror "Art Basel for the pin," commented Bad Gyal "This got out of control," added the performer of "Bajanda" and "El Palón Divino" alongside a photo of both It is worth noting that the Spanish singer was also recorded enjoying the song "Marca Mandarina" by Oniel Bebeshito and the late artist El Taiger Although an official collaboration between the two artists has not been confirmed the mere idea of Chocolate MC and Bad Gyal joining forces on a track has sparked excitement among fans A collaboration of this magnitude could further elevate the genre on a global scale and establish it as one of the most innovative movements in urban music We will have to wait and see if this musical bomb becomes a reality there’s no doubt it will be an undeniable success on platforms like Spotify and YouTube we present "Qué rico," the first venture of Bad Gyal into the cast A collaboration between Chocolate MC and Bad Gyal has not yet been officially confirmed posts on their social media suggest that a song may be on the way which has sparked excitement among their fans A collaboration between Chocolate MC and Bad Gyal could elevate the genre of reggaeton to a global level Given Bad Gyal's recognition in urban music and Chocolate MC's influence in reggaeton the merging of their talents could establish the genre as an innovative force in international urban music The public has reacted with great enthusiasm and anticipation at the possibility of a collaboration between Chocolate MC and Bad Gyal The idea of this union has generated significant interest on social media with fans eager to hear the outcome of this potential musical partnership Graduated in Journalism from Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid Graduated in Journalism from King Juan Carlos University in Madrid Tibetan sociologist Gyal Lo remembers receiving a phone call in 2016 about what he describes as “a serious matter.” It was his brother calling with concerns about his grandchildren who “had become strangely different.” The children had “forgotten the Tibetan they knew and could no longer speak it properly,” says Gyal Lo who lived in a Chinese province at the time “The parents and the children couldn’t have a proper conversation with each other in Tibetan.” The video above, drawn from the new FRONTLINE documentary Battle for Tibet Deciding to investigate what was happening at schools across Tibet Gyal Lo visited over 50 kindergarten boarding schools for Tibetan children between 2017 and 2020 He says he found little teaching of Tibetan language and culture contrary to official claims Sharing what he saw when he visited the boarding schools there were two main areas of teaching in the boarding schools for pre-school children One is to instill the communist ideology and the second is to instill Chinese culture These two subject areas of teaching are being implemented to change the Tibetan children’s mindset.” The Chinese government has placed around 800,000 Tibetan children — including ones as young as four — in boarding schools where they are taught in Mandarin The video above examines this aspect of the Chinese Communist Party’s rule over Tibet investigates the struggle over the survival of the Tibetan language the use of surveillance on the Tibetan population and China’s branding of the Dalai Lama as an anti-China separatist despite his repeated statements that he would accept self-rule within China The government did not agree to an interview with FRONTLINE but in written responses said the Tibetan boarding schools are important in a region with a highly scattered population and are examples of “human rights and cultural heritage protection.” says in the video that without knowing Mandarin “it will be more difficult for you to find a more meaningful job,” and “you will be more handicapped in communicating with the rest of the country.” In the video above President Xi Jinping is seen addressing students at a Tibetan boarding school saying they will have “a lot of opportunities” in life ‘we have to start from childhood,’” Robert Barnett “So now the policy is to have kindergartens teaching in Chinese language and basically only Chinese when they’re in a kindergarten,” he says Tibetans would “become more Chinese,” Barnett says who became outspoken about the need to preserve Tibetan language and culture says he eventually lost his university teaching job “These boarding pre-schools erase the fundamental mindset of Tibetan children from the age of four and replace it with a new Chinese mindset,” Gyal Lo says Tibetan national culture and identity will be completely destroyed.” Battle for Tibet is a Hardcash production with GBH/FRONTLINE and ITV. The director and producer is Gesbeen Mohammad. The senior producers are Dan Edge and Eamonn Matthews. The editor-in-chief and executive producer of FRONTLINE is Raney Aronson-Rath. Jon and Jo Ann Hagler on behalf of the Jon L. Hagler Foundation While the photos from the event were meant to celebrate the glitz and glamour of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s (CFDA) collaboration with Rockefeller Center I took a pic with Anna Wintour the same way. I CAME ALONE 🧢 pic.twitter.com/uIa1uNXJ7E — OFFSET (@OffsetYRN) September 8, 2024 In a group photo, Offset and Bad Gyal stood among other celebs, but it was a separate, more intimate-looking shot of the two that quickly took off. In the image, Offset is seen standing behind the “Chulo” singer, who is slightly leaning toward him. Naturally, fans couldn’t resist speculating about the nature of their relationship, and the rumor mill started turning. For those keeping up with Offset’s personal life, the timing of the picture only fueled more chatter. The rapper and his wife, Cardi B, are currently navigating through a very public split, with Cardi filing for divorce earlier this year. Despite the drama, Cardi has consistently stated that infidelity wasn’t the cause of their separation, yet fans seem to be on high alert. Offset, however, wasn’t here for the gossip. Taking to social media to address the whispers, he quickly shut down the rumors with a simple but direct response: “I took a pic with Anna Wintour the same way. I CAME ALONE.” It’s clear Offset isn’t letting a harmless photo derail his focus. He’s been busy on his own grind, from fashion collaborations to upcoming music projects, and he’s making sure the narrative stays centered on his work. With both Offset and Cardi in the spotlight for their respective ventures, it seems like the fans will have to find something else to speculate about. 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He look a lot happier standing with Bad gyal 😂 Dazzling Spanish-Catalan songwriter and artist Bad Gyal has released a brand-new song titled “Angelito,” featuring Argentine rapper and performer Trueno The irresistible track boasts a hypnotic beat serving as a vehicle for the two artists to trade verses seamlessly dropped alongside the single release earlier today Produced by industry heavyweights like El Guincho, MAG and Scott Storch, La Joia established Bad Gyal’s signature blend of reggaeton her “La Joia 24 Karats Tour” sold out arenas With features in Vogue España, Highsnobiety and accolades such as “Woman of the Year” (GQ España) and “Best Urban Artist” (LOS40 Music Awards) Bad Gyal solidified her influence on music The release of “Angelito” teases even more exciting projects and collaborations from the fierce artist in 2025 and website in this browser for the next time I comment ©document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) The Garnette Report – Styled by Merrick Lee Offset has denied that he is dating Spanish singer Bad Gyal after being photographed together at New York Fashion Week “Offset already moved on and upgraded [in-pain emoji] his new girl is so gorgeous [heart-eyed emoji],” wrote one X/Twitter user Bad Gyal and Offset [rolling around laughing emojis] not in my 2024 bingo cards.” Another curious fan wrote: “What?!! I [won’t] believe it till TMZ says it Ain’t no way Bad Gyal would wanna be with Offset guys wtf, bad gyal and offset 🤣🤣🤣 not in my 2024 bingo cards https://t.co/aaxG5gaKzN — LA F**CKING REINA 👑💋 (@dstrssdpink) September 8, 2024 Offset clapped back at the rumours in a witty tweet: “I took a pic with Anna Wintour the same way I CAME ALONE [cap emoji].” He then shared a photo of him standing behind the renowned editor-in-chief of Vogue standing behind her in the same manner he did Bad Gyal Many fans turned the rumours into a joke about him having cheated on Cardi B. “I’ve never seen Anna Wintour so close to someone [blushing with hand over mouth emoji] You slept [with] her TOO???” someone wrote “You’ve been known to lie with ease and be a disappointment to all so why should we believe you?” Some people did come to Offset’s defence. “The power of the internet, people’s celebrity obsession and the need to be “in the know” needs to be studied,” a fan tweeted adding: “These ‘fans’ gone start saying you took Anna back to your room One tweeted: “LMFAOOOOOOO the way these [people] can paint a narrative on a [motherfucker] and have everyone run with it should be illegal [Crying emojis] wtf.” Another backed them up “Y’all a mess in these comments I took a pic with Anna Wintour the same way. I CAME ALONE 🧢 pic.twitter.com/uIa1uNXJ7E — OFFSET (@OffsetYRN) September 8, 2024 Cardi B didn’t comment on the rumours, but Bad Gyal shared another photo of her alongside Offset and Doechii to her Instagram story (per The Express Tribune) – alluding that the event wasn’t an intimate one Earlier this year, Cardi B defended her husband An alleged source told PEOPLE that the ‘I Like It’ star found her marriage to Offset was “more of a distraction than support” The Bronx rapper set the record straight in an Instagram post that Offset “helps [her] a lot with [her] business and the kids.” My claim is for him to only pay for the bills he already pays on the kids and the new one.” In other news, it is rumoured that Cardi has already given birth to her and Offset’s son The world’s defining voice in music and pop culture: breaking what’s new and what’s next since 1952 Imagine the pulsating energy of a Jamaican dancehall clash imagine a Japan-born selector commanding that stage outshining seasoned veterans and making history That’s Notorious International’s Marie Sano known more popularly in sound system circles as ‘Bad Gyal Marie’ she became the first woman to ever win the Magnum Global Sound Clash at Reggae Sumfest shattering expectations in a male-dominated arena Sano’s journey is more than just a breakthrough moment From Tokyo’s neon-lit streets to the bass-heavy dance halls of Jamaica Sano weaves together her dual worlds with an unyielding passion that defies borders making her not just a sound clash champion The female selector’s trip to Japan last August marked the continuation of an annual tour tradition bringing Jamaican flavour to her homeland alongside Jamaica’s own ZJ Liquid “It was a great experience to have ZJ Liquid on the tour Every year I do [a] Japan tour with [a] Jamaican selector,” Sano shared in her distinctively strong Japanese accent which she retains even after 15 years living in Jamaica Her passion is one of the reasons Magnum Tonic Wine recognised Sano as one of the 25 influential figures in the dancehall industry awarding her a commemorative Magnum 25 plaque It was presented as a surprise during one of her bookings at the East Japanese Restaurant in New Kingston Planning for her tour next August through to September Sano is already looking forward to performing on the Far East Reggae Cruise hosted by legendary Japanese sound system Mighty Crown Sano bridges the sounds of the two countries merging her Japanese heritage with her Jamaican-inspired artistry When asked about one place she recommends in Japan “Shibuya and Harajuku areas in Tokyo!” She describes these districts as vibrant hubs where skyscrapers meet cutting-edge fashion and unique Japanese culture – a must-see for any visitor looking to experience the dynamic lifestyle of the East Asian country Introduced to the sound clash world by her husband and partner the female selector never thought she would compete on the stages against some of the world’s biggest sound systems “I never [believed] a woman could handle the sound clash world but my husband believed in my talent and told me I could do it is good chemistry and a dat bring us the wins,” Sano remarked Her role as a woman and a selector who doesn’t originate from the island has its challenges so this means I must work even harder to reach all audiences,” she said making it clear that her international background also makes her stand out “Clash is also looked at as a man’s world it is not easy to survive in this music industry as a selector Use me as example … my English [is] not 100 per cent and I am proof that it can be done,” Sano said “I never have nobody when I come [to] Jamaica I never have a teacher that teach me per se The people make me feel accepted … and is dem give me the name ‘Bad Gyal’ you have to read the crowd – the real champions of the dancehall who [in turn] make you a champion of dancehall I want to big up everybody who believe in me and a special big up to Magnum Tonic Wine,” she added Since Notorious International’s win in July bringing new bookings across Jamaica and especially in Montego Bay For young women wanting to make their mark in dancehall Sano’s advice is simple but powerful: “Believe in yourself Believe in what you love and what you want to achieve and keep performing towards it [as] well.” entertainment@gleanerjm.com View the discussion thread. South Florida-based artists, Beach Boii (@beachboii) and Simon Said. (@thatboysp) are set to ignite the music scene with their latest collaboration, “Bad Gyal,” released through Bashment Records This infectious new track blends Caribbean rhythms with contemporary beats creating an irresistible anthem that celebrates independent women worldwide Inspired by his experiences touring different countries “I met many great women who are beautiful and focused on their goals The song is a tribute to all women out there that have their life together or are busy getting it together.” “After spending some time outside at parties in Miami and around the world we realized there’s a need for songs to make women feel good and sexy ‘Bad Gyal’ is the perfect song for that.” promises to be a standout track that bridges the gap between beachside vibes and nightclub energy With its empowering lyrics and infectious beat “Bad Gyal” is set to become the ultimate soundtrack for confidence and self-assurance We recommend adding Beach Boii x Simon Said.’s “Bad Gyal” single to your favorite contemporary dancehall playlist Please comment below and let us know how this song makes you feel your feedback helps us bring you more of the music you love thanks for reading another great article on Bong Mines Entertainment We’re your go-to source for new music and positive entertainment news (P)ositive (E)nergy (A)lways (C)reates (E)levation—P.E.A.C.E Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links and we will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking on these links Any compensation will be used to keep this website up and running Beach BoiiSimon Said. We hope JELEEL! has more songs on the way in the near future, and not more scary daredevil accidents like what happened to him at the Nitro Circus this year his live shows are captivating and exciting enough without a ramp and a tricycle find it on your preferred streaming service or check out the music video on YouTube below you can also peep some notable lyrics from the cut and the comments section for you to share your thoughts on the new single stick around on HNHH for more genre-bending and exhilarating music releases around the clock Read More: JELEEL! Goes Off On Energetic New Single “GFU!” Read More: JELEEL! 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Gyal Lo making a presentation on the Chinese colonial boarding schools Tokyo: Tibet House Japan and the Asian Democracy Movement organised a talk and press conference by Tibetan Educational Sociologist Dr Gyal Lo and his team comprising Dorjee Tsetan Tibetan Parliamentarian and Asia Program Manager at Tibet Action Institute and Tenzin Minlek and Tsering Dorjee of the Students for Free Tibet at Bunkyoku Civic Center in Tokyo today Representative of the Liaison Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama for Japan and East Asia who has a long experience as a teacher and lecturer in different schools and universities in Tibet and how Chinese policy behind the boarding school and the discrimination he faced forced him to flee Tibet and take refuge abroad A short documentary on the Chinese colonial boarding school was presented to highlight the gravity of the situation Arya also shared the good news of the signing of the US Congress’ Tibet Resolve Act by President Joe Biden on 12 July He explained the importance of the law and how it strongly establishes and demonstrates the US’s support and vision for a free and democratic Tibet A Japanese translation of the law (S.138) was distributed to the audience and some important points were read for particular attention educational sociologist and a leading expert on China’s assimilative education policies in Tibet made a presentation on China’s colonial boarding schools in Tibet and how it started and evolved in three stages: first in 1970s with introduction of assimilative policies; second from 1984 onwards to take the Tibetan children away to Chinese cities; and third and the latest from 2016 with the closure of the native schools and forced education of one million Tibetan children from as young as 4 and 5 to 18 years old at the Chinese boarding schools He explained how young children are indoctrinated and how they behave awkwardly after attending boarding school for some time Tenzin Minlek of the Students for Free Tibet (SFT) talked about the activities of the SFT to highlight the Chinese brutal assimilative policy to destroy Tibetan identity and deny the young children their mother tongue Tibetan MP Dorjee Tsetan thanked the organisers and the audience for providing a platform to speak on this CCP’s drastic policy to rob the Tibetan children of their language and identity He also talked about the US Tibet Resolve Act He requested the Japanese people and the government to come up with a statement condemning China’s colonial boarding schools and for legislation similar to the US Tibet Resolve Act to demonstrate Japan’s support for freedom The press conference was held after the talk Media people asked about specific suffering and torture faced by the children and its impact on both children and the parents and how Tibetans in exile are making efforts to counter this Chinese assimilative policy A report booklet on colonial boarding schools by the Tibetan Action Institute and translated into Japanese by the Tibet House Japan was distributed freely to the audience and the media and Takayuki Kojima of the Asian Democracy Movement moderated the press conference Gyal Lo and the team delivered talks and presentations at Meiji and Waseda Universities Chairman of the Japan Parliamentarian Support Group for Tibet Gyal Lo informed the critical nature of the situation in Tibet and sought the lawmaker’s support Gyal Lo will speak at Tokyo University and some other places Tenzin Minlek of the SFT making presentation A view of the talk and the press conference Gyal Lo and the team with Japanese MP Shimomura Hakubun Gyal Lo and the team with the Tibet House staff His Holiness the Dalai Lama Offers Congratulations to Anthony Albanese on His Re-election as Prime Minister of Australia Sikyong Meets Current and Former Chairs of the US House Foreign Affairs Committee to Discuss Appointment of Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issue His Holiness the Dalai Lama Congratulates Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on His Party’s General Election Victory Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel offers condolence over the demise of His Holiness Pope Francis Tibet at a Glance Tibetan National Flag Global Tibet Movement Constitution Leadership Judiciary Legislature Executive Election Commission Public Service Commission Auditor General Religion and Culture Home Finance Education Security Information & International Relations Health Issues Facing Tibet Sino Tibetan Dialogue Middle Way Approach Dolgyal-Shugden © Central Tibetan Administration • Privacy Policy • Terms of Service Spanish singer Bad Gyal oozes effortless sex appeal, so it's a no-brainer that during this pandemic she took advantage of the at-home experience to film a steamy DIY music video for her new song, "Aprendiendo El Sexo," which premieres today on office “This song is inspired by my personal relationships," she tells us "It describes… relationships where you feel really comfortable with someone and you want to spend all day with [them] And you can have really sexy and hot moments.” And there are hot and sexy moments in abundance The music video gives major "Let's make a porno" energy right before the action starts—pristine hotel suite overlooking the ocean Bad Gyal and her man are out here living their best lives and we as viewers are lucky enough to get a teaser of the home-video The song revisits the DIY sad-dancehall sound that put her on the map when her cover of Rihanna’s “Work” (titled “Pai”) went viral the Catalonia born-and-raised Bad Gyal’s fame is now exploding overseas “I found dancehall because where I grew up "So it was because of the rise of reggae music here that I became interested in Jamaican music When I discovered dancehall… I fell in love with the rhythm and I felt like that was my vibe.”  The daring singer has drawn from reggaeton and dancehall to craft her own Latin R&B vibe and in a time when the clubs are shuddered makes you want to shake your ass in your living room Watch the video for "Aprendiendo El Sexo" below Music video directed by MANSON and produced by CANADA Song produced by El Guincho and additional production by rawsanches and Fakeguido Have any desire to find your way into the world of alt gothic electronica? Listening to Elita’s new album Hell Hill will take you exactly there the band is solidifying their place in the eerily pixelated world they created With roots in a haunted little Newfoundland town It’s hard for us to pinpoint their unique aesthetic but it definitely exists because of their distinct upbringing in one of the smallest towns in North America The album hosts a range of head-turning titles such as Masturbating in a Coffin which was pulled from one of Elita’s old Instagram captions and coupled with a spontaneous music video shot on a trip to Japan office was able to sit down with them ahead of their tour trying to solve the puzzle of the band who sounds like they’re from a planet filled with narcotically charged sounds and post-punk extraterrestrials When I first sat down with front-woman Elita, aka Emma, she told me a story about the electric track Only Famous for My Tits which almost didn’t make it on the album as it’s a bit different from the rest Amidst a crowded hotel bar in the Lower East Side she recalled a time when she and Tim were back in their small town of St Newfoundland and their server was being noticeably rude towards her When Tim got up to go to the bathroom he overheard the snarky waitress mocking Emma saying They went home and wrote a killer song about it In their latest era, Elita is basically a band living inside a video game building each new level bit by bit. We got a behind-the-scenes look at their latest music video, Ego which is filled with nods to Trainspotting and rage rooms we talked about everything from the video to their distinctly Elita sound It was Trainspotting inspired with druggy dens E: The dudes knew each other for a while but I met them both around the same time maybe around 2017. Tim's my boyfriend We met through a mutual friend and went skateboarding It was a really cute little first time meeting someone…and then we broke into an abandoned school No way is that something you would usually do E: At the time we were doing that, just getting up to whatever. We skateboarded through the abandoned school.  Krank is the bassist and I met him at the same time So you guys formed your little gang in Newfoundland But one night I remember they sent me an instrumental and I wrote so quickly Within a few hours I sent them back singing on my phone and it became our first song We recorded it with super shitty equipment and in 2018 we put it out It was fun getting to express myself in that way because I never really did that And then we have a North American tour coming up Do you feel like knowing each other so long makes it easier Tim: Me and Krank have played in probably 30 random bands together before we ever started this one with Emma I sort of take it for granted but it adds to the spontaneity because we’re comfortable to just go for shit Have you had a favorite city you've played so far Maybe smaller cities are missing a bit of that You just want to be seen and felt and I think that there's always some alt people in the crowd that connect with that I'm originally from and I spent 17 years in a town of 700 people I had to travel 40 minutes to go to school Do you have a favorite song from the album right now T: I like Hikikomori. It was done really carefree and I like the way Emma’s voice sounds in it And Hikikomori as a topic is something that entrusts all of us and it’s always felt like an honest song What’s something you feel like people aren’t expecting from this album that might be a surprise Krank: The final track, Hell Hill It's 10 minutes long and it’s basically a horror soundscape with a bunch of mini songs within it including one of our first unreleased songs called Cemetery that people have been trying to get since 2017 That is slipped in the middle of the song as an Easter Egg Hell Hill is available on all streaming platforms, give it a listen here Moses Sumney sets the scene in NeueHouse arrving with his new film and oppulent energy in hand His new live album and film “Blackalachia” is an embodiment of.. superstar-stripper-ballerina-computer science mechanic-car builder-fashionista-designer The list goes on forever…,” said the artist and entrepreneur on a morning call in Los Angeles after a streaming session she used to say that proclamation often to her father Born to a Japanese mother and an American father Yasuka’s tumultuous upbringing was the catalyst to where she is now and where she wants to be in the future She’s been an enigma for some time; not much has been unveiled about the multi-hyphenate—until now Her childhood in Japan as a “hāfu,” a term used for kids who are not fully Japanese not being able to afford the things others could awakened a determination in her she became an amalgamation of all her wildest dreams All her interests and eras over the years have given us the Sukii Baby we’re getting to know now You might know her from a certain album cover or more recently her thriving streaming community Yasuka’s love of video games has always been present Her father is a computer scientist from the generation of Star Wars and Final Fantasy “I actually grew up on every single console that there has ever been made…I pretty much played almost every game,” she shared She started streaming more video game content after taking a half decade hiatus from screens in general including TV and movies Her break came from another awakening and pivotal moment in her life—a loss of a loved one “I had promised my grandmother that I would go to college in America and she passed away when I was on the flight back to America ‘I need to lock in.’ I need to take life a little bit more seriously because you know how parent-child relationships kind of go but that was just not a place where I was able to live sometimes not doing so good,” she revealed candidly I had to figure everything out by myself.” she was dabbling in Adobe Photoshop and eventually became a master she started gaining inspiration from unlikely sources ranging from her dreams have magnetic emotions tied to them with imagery from all over in hues melancholy blue “I would just indulge in so much culture and everything around the world so much that I just wanted to start making photos that make you feel something.” Once she mastered Photoshop she added video editing and creative directing to her repertoire of talents SUKII BABY wears JACKET and SKIRT by JORDAN LUCA a fact that many of us share in common with her before ultimately deciding to go “full force” into art It's not necessarily just focused on housing She had wanted to work at Disney studios at one point then even Adult Swim but ultimately started her own thing with taking commissions A characteristic you need to build success all from scratch a love that came from her grandfather’s work as a mechanic You could call her an engineer—a fitting addition to her growing gifts in life and Hellcats while Sukii’s old Forerunner once stopped in the middle of nowhere “The universal joint fell out and I just heard a scraping noise on the ground and I got out of the car and looked underneath long pipe was just skidding across the concrete underneath the next question in the interview was if she’d work on a fixer-upper Her art has been a grounding force for her throughout her life although she was an extraordinary student in other subjects “I would be so frustrated that I couldn't speak English like everyone else could I had so much pent up frustration from that I used to go mute a lot and I wouldn't really talk to people,” she shared Yasuka kept art gifts often from her family in Japan and over time her art became her main source of expression to cope with her frustrations “I've always definitely wanted to make novelty items I like things that are bigger than what they're supposed to be,” she said because I truly don't think I'm the best at using my verbal skills I didn't even know that you can have these talents as jobs.” She wasn’t banking on being a famous or rich artist she just wanted to be happy as her upbringing was the opposite She cites designer Yoon Ambush and painter Egon Schiele as some of her favorite artists Yoon’s influences from Japan have inspired Sukii’s artist journey while Schiele’s works make her feel like she’s in his paintings and feel the emotions of the images depicted Her mother is another artist in her own right that’s been a forever inspiration for Sukii She noted her parents would jokingly argue about where she gets her creativity from—it’s definitely her mom “My mom's always been like that girl.” She’s passed down so much to Sukii from her curiosity about the world to how she carries herself She fights for what she wants and her strength and outlook on life has impacted the multi-hyphenate in a myriad of ways SUKII BABY wears TOP by MELITTA BAUMEISTER Even her personal style is influenced by her mother’s that's crazy!” Eclectic is the word she used to describe her aesthetic and a beanie with that signature side bang peaking out She recalls growing into her body earlier than the other girls in school and making clothes from unlikely fabrics due to growing up in a low income household I didn't really care about people’s opinions because I was so worried about what was going on at home I was just trying to get through my day.” She still wears a lot of her dad’s clothes “My dad had the craziest swag.” His archive includes pieces from Japan in the ‘90s ranging from FUBU to Timberland boots he just wears Sketchers,” she said as a giggle escaped with her eclectic style she’s wearing her pair Salomon XT Whispers with ideas to make them even more her by adding pearl beads What doesn't meet the eye is how passionate she is about education and building community “I’m getting loud overall about women in more fields and I’m definitely screaming hooting and hollering about art.” She’s hoping to serve her community with multiple charities that make an actual difference from clean water to solar power “A lot of people aren't teaching younger generations how to do anything That's kind of really what I use streaming for and I teach them how to do different mediums of art or engineering or just whatever else that they might want to learn that they didn't know about,” she asserted “Sometimes I surprise them [the streaming audience] so they don't get so used to being comfortable we're gonna hop on here and play a game.’ No She’s utterly limitless and is making sure the next generation is too This year and the rest of her future looks like having a solo art exhibition featuring her pieces from cyanotypes to sculptures launching her brand that will be reminiscent of souvenirs that can be held onto throughout life “I hope people take souvenirs home that help them with themselves and their future that's such a blessing to even think about.” She’s also on a quest to be on the Discovery Channel or National Geographic She just loves teaching people about things that they didn’t know as she had a “bookworm” childhood Spewing random facts is a hidden talent that keeps getting unveiled RIGHT:: SUKII BABY wears TOP by MELITTA BAUMEISTER LEFT: SUKII BABY wears TOP by WILLY CHAVARRÍA She’s healing her inner child by having the freedom to make and do whatever she wants and taking note from her grandmother’s wise words “You’ll never know if you don’t try.” That phrase is the definition of courage and boldness to the young artist “Being courageous definitely means walking through the door of starting or being whatever it is that you're trying to be.” Aime Simone takes office through his creative journey from the streets of Paris to the stages of the music world with a unique path that weaves through fashion Overall I think I had a hard experience of growing up I felt a lot of anger and got into a lot of trouble I spent a lot of time playing in the streets and during school vacation I stayed with my grandparents and played all day outside in the countryside with my sister and brother and our cousins Through my parents and the context of Paris I was exposed to a lot of culture I was not particularly interested in those things but I became educated to it that definitely affected my a viewpoint on the world Debate and argumentation is a big part of French culture in general It’s ingrained in me to look for the flaws There are positives and negatives that go along with that It’s difficult to resume in a few sentences how I have been influenced by my family and environment This is a big topic that can go in so many directions You mentioned previously in an interview that you see Berlin as a total universe with a timeless and cohesive artistic language something particular about it that makes it what it is artistically it is difficult to not be pulled into their universe Places evolve over time but a city with a history such as Berlin or Paris is heavy A craft that everyone can connect to.” Do you think more experimental or alternative music is elitist Oftentimes it is difficult to differentiate between what is subversive for the sake of subculture (emancipation and what is inaccessible for the sake of exclusivity (to create us/them Experimental and alternative music may need a certain amount of education in order to understand it I think that there is a simplicity with pop music that is very generous (RIGHT: TOP Vintage AW 1996 Raf Simons HAT as belt accessory Egon Lab JEANS Acne Studios BELT Racer Worldwide GLOVES Puma BOOTS Ann Demeulemeester) What’s your take on mental illness and the way it’s perceived and treated in the Western world with whom you can exchange experiences and perspectives on this with I think that there is still a lot to be discovered about mental illness that we don’t understand yet I had very extreme mental health problems for over a decade All the clinics and doctors and medications I was prescribed did nothing to help me out of that You threw your poetry book at Pete Doherty It was during one of my longterm stays at a clinic I had been listening to his solo album a lot and I asked for permission to leave for the evening to be able to go to his show in Paris I brought a notebook of poems and lyrics I had been writing He picked it up and started reading to the audience I thought it would be amazing to have his guitar to write songs on he reached out his hand and pulled me on stage and then I had his guitar and I was in front of an audience for the first time in my life I played one of the first songs I had written and Peter watched from the side of the stage After that he asked me to wait to go backstage after the show and there he started to learn the song I had performed and my permission from the clinic had run out He was confused that I was leaving so quickly although he had invited me backstage so I explained that I was in a clinic for anorexia So that was the start of a close friendship that lasted quite a while It was very meaningful that he believed in me He made me promise to never stop making music You also were working with Hedi Slimane in fashion What was it like for you to move a bit out of music into another creative industry he probably knew that I was around Peter (who he was close to in the early 2000s) and that I was making music He hired me as an exclusive model for Saint Laurent but it was an experience that allowed me to travel and learn about how things work in the fashion industry I was pretty naive and I didn’t understand that friends in the industry are not real friends I was in very bad mental health at the time I don’t think I was ready to handle it well What was it like when you first arrived in Los Angeles That’s where Hedi had his Saint Laurent studio eating tacos… living in a kind of glamorous But I still had some kind of fantasy about LA What was it like to return to Paris after living in these different cities and things changing in your life along the way It was time for me to return and to come to terms with where I come from a city that had never felt very supportive It took a few years but now I feel like I have my role here this is where I’m supposed to be right now I don’t think there is much of a music scene in Paris like there used to be 10 years ago there was a big scene of live bands But recently there have been a lot of artists moving to Paris I do feel like there is something developing here right now Live music seems to have fallen off in New York for sure in the last maybe 10–15 years I think that’s because of social media and also the cost and complexity of producing live shows People are entertained on the phone so there is less need to go out It’s depressing to be too connected to the internet for too many years And music is one of the most powerful ways to bring people together I don’t want to be perceived in any particular way I just want to live my lifestyle in a way that feels inspiring I think a lot of people assume things about me that aren’t true because of it But I’m not gonna change to make it easier for people to understand me Your upcoming album REV carries themes of revolution Revolution has always been relevant in my life I never fit in to what society expected me to be I’ve always gone against the rules because I had no other choice it’s like I was put on this earth to disrupt I want revenge for all the years I spent suffering for the time I lost caught into endless cycles of mental and physical pain I want revenge on the people that let me down that their lack of belief or animosity didn’t stop me There’s a strong sense of mythology and world-building in REV from the city I live in to the industry I am part of I found that using fiction and allegory allowed me to be more truthful in a way The world of REV is something that imposed itself it was impossible to make it anything else I think artists often have the experience that what they create is coming through them The world of this album was created like that The album’s sonic palette is more aggressive than previous works and that means that you don’t let anything stop you The sound of the album needed to reflect that energy needed to create an immersive world where the listener can enter into the story but it has a range of opposite extremes that create a lot of depth and allow for the softer soulful moments to shine through even brighter I think that the aggression in the sound is something that takes getting used to you have learned the language of this world you will understand what it means to be rev Please confirm that you are at least 18 years old This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Soca artistes are already tuning up for Carnival 2025 Among them is Barbadian Rupee who is making sure his voice and pen are heard around the world That’s why he added his signature style to the highly anticipated Pineapple Riddim The riddim is produced by Dwayne “DJ” Bravo’s 47 Productions in collaboration with Machel Montano’s Monk Music The vibrant groovy soca riddim has already hit the airwaves and it is expected to dominate Carnival celebrations across the Caribbean next year During the launch party recently at the Queen’s Park Cricket Club in Trinidad Rupee said he was pleased to be singing and writing on the project He added: “Being part of this riddim alongside such talented artistes is a proud moment for me It’s all about spreading love and culture through music and this project captures the spirit of Carnival perfectly.” also features tracks such as Patrice Roberts’ Tun Up Lyrikal’s Carnival Meeting and 47Ronzy’s Come Here and Machel Montano’s Wah We Doin Bravo shares Monk Music’s philosophy of empowering young talent and building the industry and I see this as the beginning of a great partnership for entertainment and beyond Wah We Doin is definitely one of my favourites of my 2025 Carnival contributions,” Montano said Bravo also said he was proud of the project “To have an international hitmaker like Rupee on this project is truly an honour His talent and global appeal embody the energy and culture of Caribbean music and My Kinda Gyal is a track that will have everyone vibing The project is available on streaming platforms User login The Ciudad del Rock in Arganda del Rey will host a new edition of this festival on 27 and 28 June 2025 trap and hip-hop music by acclaimed artists of the genre The third edition has already confirmed the presence of trap artist Bad Gyal which fuses urban genres with Latin dance music.  After a successful second edition of Puro Latino Madrid Fest which was held in 2024 with over 70,000 attendees this event is set to become one of the most important Latin music festivals in Spain bringing together great national and international stars in a single event such as the Ciudad del Rock in the Madrid municipality of Arganda del Rey The event has prepared two days in which those present will be able to dance to the rhythm of hits by artists of the genre like Bad Gyal an artist who continues to conquer the music scene after releasing iconic hits such as Chulo Zorra or La Prendo in addition to her own list of hits that have won more than 30 Platinum Discs and 10 Gold Discs After winning the award for Best Spanish Artist at the MTV EMA (Europe Music Awards) Bad Gyal kicked off 2023 with a sold out concert at the WiZink Center as part of a new phase in which she began to unveil the songs that would form part of her debut album This album consisting of 15 songs fuses urban genres with Latin dance music and features collaborations with Myke Towers Bad Gyal will make those present at Puro Latino Fest Madrid vibrate in the same way as artists like Anuel AA See Full Programme Check official webpage Check official webpage festivals and classical concerts held in the Spanish capital Take your pick from Madrid's eclectic festivals spanning from jazz and fado to rock and 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The music documentary festival In-edit has premiered "La Joia" the long-awaited documentary about the Catalan star Alba Farelo the most international contemporary Catalan singer which will premiere tonight at 9pm at Cinemes Aribau “La Joia: Bad Gyal” will have its world premiere at the Inaugural Gala of the 22nd edition of In-Edit Barcelona The gala will include a photocall and red carpet with the participation of the entire documentary team including its director and Bad Gyal herself as well as numerous guests to be confirmed shortly We have been lucky enough to see it in a previous press screening so we will tell you some details about it (without spoilers or telling you the juiciest details) “La Joia: Bad Gyal” will have its world premiere at the Inaugural Gala of the 22nd edition of In-Edit Barcelona David Camarero portrays the steps of the singer from Vilassar de Mar on her way to conquering the mainstream through the release of her first album,“La Joia: Bad Gyal” forcing her to make an exercise of resilience within the industry and with herself the camera follows the singer from Barcelona through cities like Barcelona but always with one theme in the background: the release of the album La Joia which for various reasons was delayed for more than a year During this time we see the singer in the studio arranging the songs that will be on the album But also in fashion events such as Fashion Week in Paris or in concerts like the one she did with Karol G At her side always the lens of the director who records handheld camera giving the documentary that air of a birthday party recording Because that is the best part of the documentary The parts in which the camera captures intimate moments of the singer the moments of stress (for an album that is not released or for a few joints that have been lost) of laughter before a concert or desperation for things to go well Also the singer’s personality and determination when it comes to directing her own music videos or deciding on her clothes this is a documentary that doesn’t talk so much about Bad Gyal’s rise It is easy to watch it and feel that you are not following a super international artist but a colleague from Barcelona who mixes Catalan and Spanish when she speaks and who sometimes just wants to go home and “smoke a joint” when she is stressed And just to discover this close face is worth the trip to see the documentary Tricycle is a nonprofit that depends on reader support Documenting the conundrum of religious waste If you’ve ever been to a Tibetan Buddhist temple they’re presented to show appreciation or as a greeting But Tibetan anthropologist and filmmaker Huatse Gyal has been casting a new urgency on the environmental impact of the ubiquitous scarves In addition to taking a closer look at their meaning and history Gyal’s documentary film Khata: Purity or Poison draws attention to the fact that khata are overwhelmingly made of polyester Their excessive use has led to deleterious effects on the natural environment and a perplexing religious conundrum: What happens when ceremonial objects are not only mass-produced but become harmful agents driving pollution Gyal is a professor of anthropology at Rice University who grew up in a nomadic pastoralist community in Tibet Gyal talks about how essential khata are to Tibetan communication and where can you find them in Tibetan spaces Khata are ceremonial scarves that we traditionally offer to Buddhist teachers as a way of expressing our sincerity and gratitude and people in higher positions can also offer khata to younger people or people who are less senior as a way to kind of “carry the blessing.” By offering a khata you’re creating a connection between you and the recipient The physical procedure of offering a khata looks like this: person A places the khata over the shoulders of person B while person B bows their head and keeps their hands together in a prayer position Khata are also laid over religious statues and even offered during political or business transactions They’re also given to friends or loved ones when they leave or come back from a trip; it’s a way of saying “safe trip” or “be in good health.” Simply put and in reference to the construction of the Jokhang by the Fifth Dalai Lama (1617–1682) But if we look outside of the textual tradition we find that khata have another origin story Tibetan pastoralists have a long tradition of offering each other pieces of sheep’s wool before a long journey khata later replaced this piece of sheep’s wool and there came to be a wider culture of offering white cloth to people “Sometimes material objects can be more potent than language.” based on the traditions of people living on the Tibetan Plateau this exchange of a piece of sheep’s wool was adopted into Bon and larger Buddhist culture Karma Delek notes the Buddhist textual significance of khata it’s important to pay attention to how a preliminary version of khata was being used in early The reason I’m stressing this is because we tend to see Tibetan civilization primarily through the lens of texts—Tibetan Buddhist texts I think we often reduce Tibetan culture to texts But the farmers and pastoralists have a long oral tradition of building localized relationships with the yaks and other animals and developing particular relationships to their ancestral land that aren’t necessarily [privileged with the same spiritual authority] I think we have to see practices like the exchange of khata within a larger context of relationships to the natural environment that predate the textual depictions of Tibetan Buddhist thought Everyone you interviewed in the film had a different definition for khata Some said that they mean “peace,” or that the white color represents purity; others said it’s a reference to Tibet being a “snow land.” Are these meanings fairly representative There is definitely a spectrum of interconnected meanings Some Tibetans speak about the whiteness of khata representing “pure heart,” and others talk about how it’s a reference to snow “snow” is often used as a kind of metaphorical shorthand for “pure heart,” so it’s hard to know how people are making that distinction in their minds Tibetan people use khata in order to communicate certain ideas Let’s say you give a khata to your friend who is finishing their PhD and just defended their dissertation Offering a khata is way more powerful than just saying I sincerely wish you the best,” and so forth The khata plays an essential role in communicating that sentiment so to speak—the ritual exchange marks this new space The exchange makes this fleeting moment a bit more durable Sometimes material objects can be more potent than language who says that khata have actually created a “good bond” between the Tibetans and the Han Chinese I’m not sure if this is a common sentiment among Tibetans more and more Chinese Buddhist followers of Tibetan teachers are using khata If khata are considered “connectors”—one end connected to the recipient’s heart and one connected to the person who’s offering—it’s natural to think that they would create this good bond These khata-made bonds don’t just form in Buddhist settings You see them being exchanged between government officials khata have played a role in diplomacy between Tibetans They were traditionally made of sheep’s wool or silk Most of them are manufactured in a place called Ranyi Township It’s a place that makes a lot of religious objects: statues The workers in the factories are Chinese—the owners too Some have a history of making and selling khata; they’re generally part of the third generation of families doing that kind of business A Chinese town that depends on Tibetan culture for its livelihood—it upends a lot of the ideas we have about Tibetans being the passive recipients of modern development Many of the factory owners express gratitude for Tibetan culture; there’s this sense that it’s been feeding their families There’s an interesting interdependence there One more thing: the population in Ranyi is only about 30,000 people this town produced more than 100 million khata in the rooms of Buddhist monasteries; they get stuck in fences Birds get their claws stuck in the threads Animals eat them—I’ve seen khata inside animal carcasses—and they get really hard and knotted in there; you can’t even cut them out of the belly of a cow they release toxic smoke when they’re burnt—and you can see them melt into a solid form—which happens during offerings Sheep-shearers now use khata to tie the legs of sheep They’re being used for all kinds of utilitarian purposes now What is this doing to the spiritual value of khata isn’t there a sense that more khata means more auspiciousness but I think khata are on their way from the realm of sacredness to the realm of the ordinary and ceremonial interchangeably to refer to the high status of khata in Tibetan culture.) The polyester material doesn’t help; before they were mass-produced They were like the Buddha’s teaching—a precious jewel There’s a deep logic in Tibetan culture that rare means precious It seems like at least some Tibetans are aware of the negative consequences of polyester khata but the understanding of them as objects of purity is also extremely strong not many people are cognizant of the environmental impact There are many young Tibetan entrepreneurs and cultural activists who are actively advocating for use of healthier raw material for khata More and more Tibetans are increasingly aware of the negative impact of polyester khata on their culture My friend Tenpa Tarje runs a textile factory committed to making ecologically friendly khata out of sheep’s wool The word “wool” is the same as “victory” in Tibetan sheep’s wool khata are essentially harmless to the environment Tarje uses traditional methods and a Japanese technology that makes it easier to thread the wool He’s also an advocate for reducing the number of khata we use If students switched back to offering just one khata per graduating class that one khata would take on way more meaning for the teacher this khata is from the class of 2023,” and so forth What challenges do you foresee in changing people’s perspectives There’s also a tendency to try to make gestures more “spectacular” by giving massive amounts of khata as well as in other forms of environmental damage: if they want to display their compassion spectacularly they’ll often do this practice of buying 1,000 fish from the lowland area the lamas are sparing those fish being eaten But ecologists and experts know the real consequences: likely the fish will die the next day because they can’t survive in different waters or maybe the lamas just inadvertently introduced an invasive species that will harm other creatures As long as Tibetans remain inclined toward this custom to make generous offerings it’ll be difficult to change these behaviors there are efforts to spread the word about health risks and harm Health worker Chospal Zangpo talks about how burning khata creates a dioxin regarded by the WHO as one of the leading causes of cancer He has a very influential WeChat account that reaches at least half a million people People are starting to raise their concerns because the silence surrounding these issues has contributed to their violence Buddhist teachers should play a more active role in raising awareness since their words carry more weight than anyone else’s they are often complicit in the sense that they welcome the thousands of khata being offered to them Monasteries have yet to come up with a good system of reusing khata; they end up just dumping them I was born and raised in a Tibetan nomadic family I quickly realized how much I took for granted I need to find a way to make the familiar strange.” Looking at khata is that kind of exercise Many of my anthropology students come from different cultural backgrounds I stress that we don’t need to go all the way to some far-flung area: we can do research in our own communities In my academic work, I’m indebted to books like Buddhism and Waste people looking at Tibet tend to privilege the texts—obviously I made a film about khata because I want to explore this privileging of text over other mediums in academia I really did think that a film was an apt way to hint at how impossible it is to pinpoint the precise cultural meaning of khata Showing them—rather than relying solely on the words of your interviewees or quoting a Tibetan text—felt like a powerful way to get at what they mean Khata capture a wide range of human experiences: gratitude the power of khata comes from the fact that we can’t arrive at a simple definition Thank you for subscribing to Tricycle! 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