18.07.2013 - 11.08.2013
Barack Obama’s declaration at the 2011 ASEAN summit that the Pacific is the new global center of power does nothing to change the vastness and great heterogeneity of this world region. Even so, WASSERMUSIK is taking the statement as an occasion to listen more closely. Are there new alliances, new commonalities, perhaps even a kind of Pacific spirit?
We found cumbia, which has spread from Colombia along the coast, southward to Peru and northward to Mexico. We found the Thai sounds of molam music, poised to become the next hot tip among pop gourmets worldwide. We found indie pop from Hong Kong, a futuristic big band from Japan, and diverse legendary greats and new pop queens – an entire musical universe. As always, an extensive film program will accompany the concerts. There will be additional offerings for kids&teens, and the popular, pedal-powered Fahrraddisco will make its return to HKW.