Traktivist.com presents the first installment in our ongoing series presenting the best music by Asian American artists. Here are 24 new and noteworthy releases made by Asian Americans.
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Gavin Turek - Frontline (TOKiMONSTA Remix)
Boxed In - Mystery (Pat Lok 'Yukon Soul' Mix)
Kehlani - Be Alright (AR|2 Remix)
The Glitch Mob - Better Hide,
… Continue reading Listen: 24 New songs by Asian American artists
TRAKTIVIST RADIO
Show #13
June 7, 2015
The question you probably asked as soon as your saw her standing there, "Who is this little girl singing on national TV in Game 1 of the NBA Finals? Is she Asian?"
Meet Nayah Damasen, a 10-year old Filipina-American, also known as the good luck charm of the Golden State Warriors.
Read about it here via NBC Bay Area
… Continue reading Filipina American sings NBA Finals National Anthem"When there's no representation, then it becomes misrepresentation. That's why its important for people that aren't' represented to speak up and do creative sh*t"
Via CNBC
"He's the son of a restaurant legend, but that's not stopping Steve Aoki from making his own mark in the pop culture spotlight.
The 37-year-old DJ—and son of the late-Benihana founder Rocky Aoki—is well-known for his high-profile music collaborations with A-listers such as will.i.am,
… Continue reading DJ Steve Aoki - The Business ManCheck out our latest curated playlist for the Center for Asian American Media
"In early May, CAAM, in partnership with Richie Menchavez, founder of Traktivist, released the first installment of the top 10 tracks featuring Asian American musicians.
End APA Heritage Month on a high note with the newest batch of Asian American tunes, as well as the mix of the month, in the next installment from Menchavez and Traktivist!"
… Continue reading 10 NEW TRACKS FEAT. ASIAN AMERICAN MUSICIANS
TRAKTIVIST RADIO
Show #12
May 28, 2015
TRAKTIVIST RADIO
Show #11 - Asians Doing Everything interview
May 21, 2015
… Continue reading PLAYLIST: TRAKTIVIST RADIO SHOW #11
TRAKTIVIST RADIO
Show #10
May 14, 2015
Check out our feature on the website for the Center for Asian American Media
"CAAM is launching a new series of posts in partnership with Richie , founder of Traktivist, a new website dedicated to featuring and archiving Asian American music. Menchavez will be a guest contributor to the website showcasing new tracks by APA artists, as well as feature some unique stories from the archives.
… Continue reading Launch of TRAKTIVIST?Check out this playlist of new releases we put together for our friends at Kollaboration. Includes tracks from Steve Aoki Linkin Park Sam Tsui Kawehi Liane V Best Coast Towkio Jonwayne & Anderson .Paak
http://kollaboration.org/4861/whats-new-on-the-traktivist-playlist-582015/
… Continue reading KOLLABORATION - TRAKTIVIST PLAYLIST – 5/8/2015