In a vibrant blend of cultures, this England-born Nigerian musician embarks on a transformative journey to Cambodia, driven by a passion for music and the dream of sharing his sound with the world. Navigating challenges and embracing new experiences, he explores the rich musical heritage of Southeast Asia while weaving his own unique narrative. Through each note and lyric, he reflects on his roots, the power of resilience, and the universal language of music that connects us all.

The pioneers of Cambodian hip hop paved the way, laying the groundwork for the vibrant scene today. Their gritty, raw sound and creative ideas inspired a new generation of Khmer artists to find their voice through the power of hip hop.

Open Mind Podcast

“Exploring Cambodia with open minds and open conversations”

Hosts

Adu Sam Jnr “Sam”

Priscilla Kim Ong “Sela”

Executive Producer

Valentin Hay

Creative Director

Juveris Tenisons

Medias and Communications

Karl Diederich

Videography and Photography

Kofi Oduro Kantabiri

Technical Assistance

Analog Asia Team

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Open Mind Podcast

Analog Asia

2024

Dr. Rathviriya’s bold, innovative approach that challenges traditional notions of beauty, capturing the fresh perspectives of a rising generation of art and visionaries.

The renowned warrior Tharoth Sam, the Queen of Bokator, shared the extraordinary story of her journey to the pinnacle of her nation’s martial arts.

Now, as the reigning monarch, Tharoth Sam stands as a beacon of inspiration for aspiring warriors throughout the country. She said “With dedication and perseverance, anything is possible”.

𝗘𝗽 𝟮 - 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘁, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗣𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁𝘀

In this episode, we dive deep into the inspiring story of Rean Thort, a trailblazer in the Cambodian podcast scene. Rean shares his journey of launching one of the country's first successful independent podcasts, overcoming challenges, and using his platform to amplify diverse local voices. Get around with the evolving media landscape in Cambodia and Rean's vision for the future of podcasting.

Full episode on the Youtube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/ @openmind.podcast

𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁

“𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗼𝗱𝗶𝗮 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀”

🎙️ Hosted by Adu Sam Jnr and Priscilla Kim Ong “Sela” សិលា

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Sokai Yoon, joins the OM Podcast's first episode during his visit to Cambodia to talk all-things Cambodian American, art, and music. Sokai, a Khmer-Krom American visual artist, designer and photographer, shares his story of how he came up, starting from a refugee camp in Thailand to getting caught up in the gang life in Atlanta, GA at only 6-years old, and how he went on to attend one of the top design schools in the country and now hopes to give back what he learned to his Khmer communities.