The Road to Freedom

Composer Sarah O'Brien attended the Hollywood premiere of "The Road to Freedom" - a film about the disappearance of American photo-journalists in Cambodia. A chilling and tragic story.

Kanilen Kang, actress in the film and 'Winds..' cast-member Bill Wallis also attended.

http://www.theroadtofreedomthemovie.com/

Happy Cambodian New year!

We wish all our Cambodian friends around the world a Happy New Year! May it be a happy, healthy and prosperous one for all!

Laura's Art

Laura Ferreras Bohlinger who filmed interviews and behind-the-scenes footage for 'Winds of Angkor - the making of a musical' is graduating from Otis College of Art and Design. Laura's fine art will be exhibited on Friday May 7th at Otis College of Art and Design, 9045 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA from 6 - 9pm. Congratulations Laura!

Heartaches and Miracles

Composer Sarah O'Brien joined Pamela and Dugan McNeill in Las Vegas this week.

Celebrated songwriters and producers, Pamela and Dugan assisted with the vocal coaching and recording of 'Winds...' promotional DVD. Pamela's new CD "Heartaches and Miracles" is now available at http://www.pamelamcneill.com/ Sarah was thrilled to record cello for a couple of the songs. The album is beautiful - check it out, and if you're in Minnesota, try to catch one of Pamela's live shows. You won't be disappointed!

A Monk's Blessing

Bhante Lakkana recently lent his support to 'Winds of Angkor' commenting that it represents "a new approach in portraying the suffering of the (Cambodian) people to the world." The monk also found the Cambodian traditional music and dance "very interesting".

Bhante Lakkana teaches meditation classes at the Buddhist Vihara in Pasadena, CA. For more information please call: 626 316 0698

The Sri Lanken monks in Pasadena recently lent life-sized carved baby elephants to 'Winds...' to be part of a jungle scene! We are grateful for their generosity. May all beings be well, happy and peaceful!

New Posting - Asian Talent Online

Special thanks to Steve Foley and our mutual friend Florence Yoo for posting a feature on 'Winds...' Check it out and other posts at:
http://asiantalentonline.com/blog/?p=1178

"Cambodge, Me Voici"

Jean-Baptiste Phou's play "Cambodge, Me Voici" will receive it's first reading on April 17 at 4.30pm, at the Maison du Cambodge (Cambodia House) in Paris. For more information please visit Jean-Baptiste's website: http://www.jeanbaptistephou.book.fr/