APEX Espress – March 5, 2009
Clive Chin of VP Records, a major distributor of Reggae, talks about family, documenting the music made in Jamaica, (con't from 2/26 interview). Plus, MC Senbei: music made from a multicult and hip hop sensibility.
APEX Express
7:00 PM Pacific Time: Thursdays
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APEX Espress –
Clive Chin on his family's role in Reggae and VP Records. Also, from Trinidad-Tobago, Chutney Music mixes Soca and Indian sounds. And, hear about the Khmer Rouge trials and an oscar-nominated film. Plus learn a little about the business of donuts run by Cambodian Americans.
APEX Espress – February 19, 2009
Japanese Americans translators worked in secret as their families were interned. Japan and China are big buyers of US bonds, but will there be conflict and backlash on Asians here? A controversial agreement, terror and troubles as the US bombs Pakistan.
APEX Espress – Chinese-Jamaican producer Clive Chin, and the Many Faces of Manga
Chinese-Jamaican producer Clive Chin on VP Records, and, the Many Faces of Manga: Asian American influence in comics and more.
APEX Express – Indian-Kenyan poet Shailja Patel
Indian-Kenyan poet Shailja Patel on Kenyans' views on Obama's inauguration and Asians in Kenya. Also, same sex and inter-racial marriage. Trouble for temple food fundraiser.
APEX Express – Does the Hmong community star in the film “Gran Torino”?
Does the Hmong community star in the film "Gran Torino"? A talk with a Hmong MC, activist and actor. Also, illegals and IDs: problems or promoting opportunities?
APEX Express – Filipino American jazz – December 25, 2008 at 7:00pm
Filipino American jazz: from the US-Philippines war to a festival. And, not an average art exhibit: "Mahjong", contemporary Chinese art. A funny time with southern, South Asian comedian Dhaya.