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» Now Screening: "My Aloha Vibe: Rumfire, Sheraton, Waikiki" |
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May 06, 2008 - 5:49 AM - by aarisings
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 Now in "The Screening Room," "My Aloha Vibe: Rumfire, Sheraton Waikiki." Host Kimee Balmilero checks out new hot spot Rumfire at the Sheraton Waikiki
If you have a have an Asian Pacific American project that is housed on Google Video, You Tube, Dropshots, or some other video service and are looking for more exposure for yourself or your project let us know about it and we will review your video for possible future feature. We'll be changing the video once a week.
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» Album Review: "Ballad Nerd Pop" by Paperdoll |
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Apr 29, 2008 - 3:44 PM - by aarisings
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 When I reviewed Paperdoll's self-titled EP last year I knew they were a band to keep an eye and ear out for. Now they've released their full album titled Ballad Nerd Pop and it meets all of my expectations and then some. Vocalist Teresa Lee Chaisiri takes the 80's rock sound and brings incredible feeling to the songs. If this were the 80's she would definitely be compared to the likes of Pat Benatar, Dale Bozzio (Missing Persons), Terri Nunn (Berlin), and Kim Wilde.
Almost certainly, lovers of the 80's new-wave era are going to find Ballad Nerd Pop to be as energetic, playful, and fun as anything they can remember. But will this appeal to... [Read More]
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» Sheena Melwani A-Profiled |
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Apr 22, 2008 - 8:07 AM - by aarisings
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 This issue of the A-Profiler, Nelson Wong interviews Sheena Melwani, a singer/songwriter who has garnered the attention of hundreds of thousands of fans on YouTube. Find out how this young Sindhi woman got started with her digital debut, how she feels about the YouTube exposure, and what she hopes for in the future of her music and beyond.
A-Profiler is a regular series profiling up-and-coming and established artists in an informal questions-and-answers format. If you would like to find out about past profiles or would like to be profiled, visit ... [Read More]
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» Album Review: "East West" by East West |
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Apr 17, 2008 - 9:03 AM - by aarisings
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 East West is a band that was formed only a few years ago by founder Reiko Obata. East West can be best described as jazz fusion mixing elements of Japanese Koto with instruments of a standard 5 piece jazz band. Their current self-titled album contains 10 tracks, some which are originals and some which are jazz standards. Featuring the core 5 members, they also add some guest musicians as well. Stylistically, this isn't the jazz fusion with an Asian twist you might be used to - the most notable example being the band Hiroshima. East West differs by adding into other musical influences from Flamenco and Brazilian rhythms giving the songs a strong Latin/Worldbeat flavor.
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» AArisings Updates |
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Apr 17, 2008 - 8:59 AM - by aarisings
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We are going to be updating the site a little bit over the next month implementing a content management system. Currently, we're preparing to migrate all of the existing content to the new system and that will take a bit of effort. We will announce the update just before it happens. Thanks!
Still looking for volunteers to interview people for our A-Profiler series, assist in updating a Asian Pacific American Entertainment Wiki, or who would like to write reviews. If you are interested in anything like these mentioned, let me know by contacting me.
We do rely on the great volunteers that help to keep AArisings updated regularly. If you are passionate about APAs in the entertainment world and would like to contribute your... [Read More]
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» Tiffani Rodriguez A-Profiled |
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Apr 12, 2008 - 7:58 PM - by aarisings
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 This issue of the A-Profiler, Ray Lam interviews Tiffani Rodriguez, a model who believes that thin is out, loves Doritos but can't eat them right now, and is looking at making 2008 an even better year. Find out more about this up-and-coming model.
A-Profiler is a regular series profiling up-and-coming and established artists in an informal questions-and-answers format. If you would like to find out about past profiles or would like to be profiled, visit http://www.aarising.com/aprofiler/ for more information.
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» Wing Young Huie A-Profiled |
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Apr 05, 2008 - 11:11 PM - by aarisings
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 This issue of the A-Profiler, Nelson Wong interviews Wing Young Huie, a photographer who chronicled a 9 month journey across the United States in an exhibit and later selected works featured in the book "Looking for Asian America: An Ethnocentric Journey." The youngest of six siblings and only one not born in China, Huie shares his experience of growing up in Duluth, Minnesota, what his parents thought of his interest in photography, and what projects he will exhibit next.
A-Profiler is a regular series profiling up-and-coming and established artists in an informal questions-and-answers format. If you would like to... [Read More]
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» Marie Digby A-Profiled |
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Mar 26, 2008 - 7:44 AM - by aarisings
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 This issue of the A-Profiler, Nelson Wong interviews Marie Digby, a singer/songwriter whose debut album, "Unfold," is about to be released in early April 2008. Find out how she has gained an following via YouTube, how she was able to get her songs on Smallville and MTV's The Hills, and what she enjoys doing in her spare time.
A-Profiler is a regular series profiling up-and-coming and established artists in an informal questions-and-answers format. If you would like to find out about past profiles or would like to be profiled, visit ... [Read More]
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