It’s that time again… hip-hop in the API diaspora with Shing02 – an MC on both sides of the Pacific who also uses his music to stop a nuclear processing plant in Japan. Hear his CDs and learn about his collaborations with Ryuichi Sakamoto – formerly of Yellow Magic Orchestra – and DJ Krush. And … Continued
Hear how the deaths of Tonga’s Prince Tu’ipelehake and Princess Kaimana have impacted the Tongan pro-democracy movement. They were killed by a speeding car while in the SF Bay Area getting feedback from local Tongan communities about government reforms on the island. Activists-scholars Fuifuilupe and Loa Niumeitolu talk about Tonga’s monarchy, the political scene and … Continued
Braindrops is dropping beats on the local scene. Find out more as we hear from this Richmond, CA based group. And, what was it like to return back to a place of confinement in Northern California? Learn about the Tule Lake Pilgrimage, which serves as a journey and real-life lesson in what happens when racial … Continued
Hawaii’s Jake Shimabukuro’s plays ukulele in the tradition while stretching it by jamming with turntablist Q-Bert. Hear about this and why he’s fast becoming one of Hawaii’s most popular musicians. Also, the queer perspective and the national democratic movement in the Philippines? Linking this together is human rights activist Malaya as he talks about human … Continued
"Guerilla filmmaking at it’s finest"… Cavite is the story of kidnapping, political strife and Filipino American identity with a twist. Taking on the roles of director/ producer/ actors, Ian Gamazon and Neill dela Llana completed Cavite on a shoe-string budget. We speak with these up-and-coming filmmakers about their movie that is now playing in theaters … Continued
We speak with Sarah Husain, editor of a new book: "Voices of Resistance" on Muslim women fighting oppression around the world. Surprisingly, as a recently Gallup poll showed, the issue of head scarfs and veils is not the top of their agenda. We talk with two spoken word artists visiting the Bay area: Kelly Tsai … Continued
As civilian killings in Iraq tied to US involvement are being investigated, we learn of similarities during the Korean War. Hear more news on No Gun Ri, the place where Korean refugees were shot by American military while fleeing south. We talk with Sam Shin of Korean Americans United for Peace and also learn of … Continued
MC, Producer Kiwi interviews L.A-based, Korean-American artist Skim. Learn about the SF State University student campaign to gain tenure for Filipino-American professor Sunny Vergara. Don’t forget the Hot 7 music mix with DJ Phatrick. Join your hosts Kiwi and Maya for a night of API hip-hop. Plus news, calendar, and more. Contact: www.myspace.com/apexexpress for Apex’s … Continued
In the world of comedy Shazia Mirza is unique. Hear how she delves into her Muslim and British-Pakistani background that has made her one of the most covered comediennes in the businesses. And, as in the US, so too in US wars: learn how Asian sub-contract workers are doing jobs US personnel don’t do as … Continued
