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Global Ear: Manila

July 2025

Simon Coates compiles an annotated playlist to go with his report on Manila’s underground music scenes in The Wire 498

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Global Ear: Dhaka

June 2025

Simon Coates compiles an annotated playlist to go with his report on Dhaka’s underground music scenes in The Wire 497