7:00 PM Pacific Time: Thursdays
APEX Express is a weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asian and Pasifika folx from all corners of the community. We are dedicated to highlighting the artists and changemakers that make up our diverse community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, artists, and activists and airs each week on KPFA 94.1FM.
Youth voices/youth outlook are on air to talk about a special summer camp that trains South East Asian youth in leadership skills. Also, Asian American mysteries are a mysterious rarity, except in the case of writer Naomi Hirahara. Apex host and producer Rainjita talks with Hirahara about her new book the Summer of the Big … Continued
Asian, African and Jazz music come together on Apex. Anthony Brown, leader of the Grammy-nominated Asian American Orchestra, and Alam Khan – son of the great Ali Akbar Khan – talk about how they bring their diverse heritages into their art as well as how music, cultures and social concepts converge. We’ll hear about their … Continued
San Francisco slam poetry champions Adriel Luis and Jimmy Thong Tran join us to share spoken words that they will be performing at the national championship in St. Louis, Missouri. Also we will be joined by Nina Fallenbaum of Jean Wa’s Peace Panty Project and Elizabeth Sy of the Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center … Continued
Good defeats a giant evil serpent. Learn how this ancient story comes alive through a dance form with roots in the temples of India. Also, did Trinity tenants evict their landlord from his corporate office? Find out the outcome of this event as well as how Asian and low-income tenants are being threatened with eviction. … Continued
For the goddess of fire and creation: Hula Master Kawika Alfiche, head of Halau Aloha Pumehana ‘O Polynesia, talks about a dance for the goddess Pele that his group will perform as part of the San Francisco Ethnic Dance Festival starting June 12th. Learn about this dance company that also teaches the traditonal arts and … Continued
The National Queer Arts Festival is coming up. We’ll take look at the Asian Pacific Islander part of the Festival that features a film about a South Asian truck driver Miss Manju and more. Also, we’ll talk with Kreatibo: Pinay artist collective. Plus music, calendar and more. Rainjita hosts and produces. And, thanks to all … Continued
Sounds from a new documentary Death of a Shaman; Vandana Shiva speaking on "The Ecology of Globalization."
A Japanese American bazaar and benefit keep communities alive through music. Dynamic drummer Kenny Endo talks about his show at the The Satsuki Arts Festival. He also plays with June Kuramoto of the group Hiroshima in an event that benefits an ailing public school music program. Plus, learn how globalization and genetic engineering plant seeds … Continued
Independence or Dependance? Clarence Kukauakahi Ching talks about the Akaka Bill and questions of Hawaiian sovereignty and talks about his work as a Hawaiian cultural activist. Also, hear an on-air play about the Cambodian refugee and war experience as read by youths of the AYPAL arts and leadership program. They’ll also talk about their up-coming … Continued
Music is the healing force of the world! Learn about Project Ahimsa’s work supporting music education for children in India as well as their support for the families of post 9-11 hate crime victims. Also, Somei Yoshino Taiko Ensemble – www.taikoensemble.com – mixes Japanese street music, non-traditional drumming, and dance. They’ll also talk about their … Continued
