MTV Asia!

Sunday, May 21, 2006




Another interesting article found! This time it's about MTV. And I'll make it so quick because the submission time for articles and reviews for this blog is almost here.

Starting with "MTV is American? Think Again.

As MTV invades Southeast Asia, the faces of MTV are no longer just Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake but also Indonesia's Padi and Singapore's Stefanie Sun. These names may not sound familiar to the average American, but their looks and voices have reshaped MTV's global image. "

http://www.globalpolicy.org/globaliz/cultural/2003/0812mtv.htm

MTV going Asian is just one example of western influences becoming Asian and then continuing to shape and influence many youths lives. MTV not only brings western influence to Asia, but also Asian influence outside to the rest of the world!

"MTV is not only bringing local music out of obscurity locally, but globally as well. The station is responsible for growing regional and global recognition of local music. Indeed, shows like the MTV Asia Awards are providing Asian singers with the chance to perform in front of the world. Padi, an Indonesian band, received CNN coverage when it was voted Indonesia's favorite band at this year's MTV Asia Awards. And Jay Chou, a Taiwanese singer, was not only voted everybody's favorite, but grabbed the attention of international musicians, such as the Irish boyband, Blue. Blue voiced its admiration for Jay Chou's singing style and rumors abound that a collaboration is in the works between the two. "

Once again, another cool article.

Your cultural expert,
Wendy.
Posted by Wendy! at 11:38 pm
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