Asian American Musicians Struggle to Break into Mainstream

posted by Randall

Quick, name your top five Asian American musicians.
 
Sadly,with the exception of a few audiophiles, many of us would have a tough time with that question.
 
Bustle talked with a number of Asian American … Read more

APARTY, a Musical Celebration for Asian Pacific Heritage Month

posted by Takuma Okada

By Takuma Okada
AsAmNews Intern
 

What Is APARTY?

APARTY
[uh-PAHRT-ee]

adjective
1. With the characteristics of being a part of something.
2. With the characteristics of being separate, or set apart, from something.

noun
1. A social gathering of guests. Synonyms: party.
2. A music showcase curated by LEX for … Read more

DJ Richie Menchavez Bringing Asian American Music Talent to the Mainstream

posted by Susan Chang

 

 

By Susan Chang
AsAmNews Intern

The future of Asian American representation in the music industry has hope in the hands of DJ Richie Menchavez. I was lucky enough to speak with Mr. Menchavez this week, to learn more about his background in the music industry and his music platform and … Read more

The Passing of an Artist; David Bowie Broke Down Barriers and Prejudices

posted by Randall

 
By Ed Diokno
 

 

Subway Performer Battles Noise & Distracted Commuters

posted by Randall

By Brandon Loo

Subway musicians: they’re everywhere in the subway system. There are mariachi singers on the 7 train, a Romanian accordion player on the 6 train, guitar duos at Grand Central, and a Peruvian flutist at Times Square. They represent the diversity of New York that is unmatched in any other city transit system … Read more

Atlantic: Korean American Spreads Traditional Korean Music

posted by Jason Fong

Korean American musician Vong Pak, based in New York, is a street performer dedicated to promoting traditional Korean folk music. Pak uses the Korean drum, along with dramatic performance techniques and dance, in his routines.  

According to the Atlantic, the reason why Pak performs is simple.  

“These days I’m not busking for money,” … Read more

U Gospel: Rapper Hee Sun Lee Breaks Stereotypes

posted by Ariel Neidermeier

Korean rapper Hee Sun Lee’s new radio single and music video “I Break Stereotypes” sums it up perfectly: she’s a Korean female rapper with blonde hair, Christian values and razor sharp beats.

Lee asserts on her new single, “I am not my gender, my color or my class.”

U Gospel recently reported her single release … Read more

News Track India: Indian American Behind Bose Audio Systems Dies

posted by Randall

The founder and chairman of Bose Audio Systems has died, reports News Track India

Amar G Bose (image on left from Bose)  was 83-years old.

The Indian American engineer invented the speaker that made Bose a worldwide brand in music and home entertainment.

Bose was born in 1929 in Philadelphia.

You can read more about … Read more

Northwest Asian Weekly: Asian American Musician Embarks on Musical Journey to Seattle

posted by Gracie Zheng

A Colorful Musical Journey, An Asian American Dream Musical Concert presented by musician Austin Huang, is expected to greet the audience at Benaroya Hall on April 21 in Seattle, according to Northwest Asian Weekly. The concert blends Chinese music with Western orchestral music.

Huang, who became an American citizen in the 1990s, has been … Read more

ABS CBN:Could the Movies be next for Grammy Winner @apl_de, Apl.de.ap?

posted by Randall

With the Black Eye Peas taking a break from the music industry, Apl-de.Ap is looking for his next big challenge. He told ABS CBN he wouldn’t mind a cameo in a Filipino movie or a role in a comedy.

Before he goes before the cameras, he’s out promoting his latest music project. More in ABS … Read more