Vidya Vox is the Latest Asian American Artist to Make Big Waves

posted by Tanvi Wattal

Photo by KApture_life

 

Indian American musician Vidya Vox has officially released her latest album called Kuthu Fire. She integrates her South Asian heritage with her experience as an American to create unique beats.  She explains to Billboard that she created this niche for herself because she needed “to find a harmony between the two” … Read more

American Teen Moves from China to Launch U.S. Music Career

posted by Olivia Wolf

By Olivia Wolf
AsAmNews Intern

16-year-old JP Vance marked his transition from Chinese to American pop music this summer with his new single This Is America.

The song was released around July 4^th and addresses both the joys of living in the United States as well as the difficulties of being … Read more

Chasing Lovely – Two Hapa Girls Sing about Things We Don’t Talk About

posted by Sophia Whittemore

 
By Sophia Whittemore
AsAmNews Intern
 

 

 
Their song Kiss Me is posted above, and … Read more

The New Face of Jazz-Grace Kelly

posted by Randall

By Logan Wilber
Asian American Life Intern

With 10 albums released at the age of 25, jazz saxophonist Grace Kelly doesn’t have to toot her own horn, or in her case, her own woodwind; but she keeps doing it.

Television appearances and touring performances aren’t enough for Kelly, she is currently working on … Read more

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

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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

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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