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Nicholas Ni’s Original Compositions Rehearsed by London Musicians

Nicholas Ni’s Original Compositions Rehearsed by London Musicians

How an International School in Singapore Helped a Young Composer Thrive | XWA | XCL World Academy SingaporeDiscover how XCL World Academy nurtured a Grade 9 student’s passion for film music, leading to collaborations with professional musicians in London and international recognition.XCL World Academy logoPublished onJune 1, 2026 Passion can

Country roads by John Denver

Country roads by John Denver

“Country roads” is a famous country/folk song by American singer John Denver. The song was released in 1971. John Denver is a singer from New Mexico. His songs usually belong to country genre or folk music and it mainly talks about honest emotions like homesickness and nature, especially in

The Music in Our Genes

The Music in Our Genes

Before leaving Beijing, my maternal grandparents came to spend some precious time with us. Grandpa loves playing the erhu, and its melodies are always so beautiful and expressive. Whenever he hears a piece of music he likes, he can quickly work it out and play it on his instrument. Grandma

From London’s Coffeehouses to Social Media: The Power of Information

From London’s Coffeehouses to Social Media: The Power of Information

London: A Travel Guide Through Time by Matthew Green is a fascinating book that brings London's past to life. His writing reminds me somewhat of the Japanese historian Nanami Shiono's storytelling style. Reading it feels like travelling through time, with vivid details that make the past

A Life Without Limits

A Life Without Limits

0:00 /0:10 1× Today, Uncle Zhongsheng sent me a video of himself paragliding. It was fascinating to watch him soaring through the sky, looking so free and full of life. He studied music in Vienna when he was young and later became a bassoonist. Driven by curiosity, he

Books, Journeys, and the People Who Inspire Us

Books, Journeys, and the People Who Inspire Us

Spending the summer in Beijing with my mum was such a joy. Her friends love sending her books and little curiosities as gifts. Once, she received a backpack shaped like a blue-footed booby, inspired by a children’s book she had written about these fascinating birds. She also often receives

“Enemy” by Imagine Dragons

“Enemy” by Imagine Dragons

Before summer break started, I found a small list of shows and movies that I would love to watch during the vacation. One of them was Arcane, which I started to watch last week. I actually knew of the song before watching Arcane. I remember in 2021 to 2022, when