Wong Fu Productions wishes everyone a Happy Chinese New Year. They also tell Chinese Americans to “Join the Wall” at The World Expo (aka World’s Fair) in Shanghai. You have until February 29 to upload your photos. If you’re not Chinese, don’t worry, you can Join the Wong Fu Wall on Facebook. Their wall is already blowing up.
Also check out guest “Ted,” who speaks very good Mandarin.
Join the Wall with Wong Fu Productions
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Interesting commentary from Sam Ock (he’s the guy that did Different Galaxies with dumbfoundead.) about breaking Asian American barriers to go mainstream. We launched channelAPA.com as a way to showcase Asian American talent to the masses. Breaking down these barrier isn’t going to happen overnight, but we’re optimistic to see some changes happening. Far East Movement has done a great job reaching a mainstream audience along with getting great support from their Asian Americna fans. The group recently signed with Cherry Tree Records (Interscope), which is the same label as Lady Gaga and LMFAO. Last year, we also saw Jay Sean and Black Eyed Peas with Apl.de.Ap topping the Billboard charts. There’s some momentum, but we haven’t reached the tipping point yet. So continue to spread the word about Asian American artists to your friends and family.
Sam Ock isn’t the only one to comment on race and entertainment. Check out Asians Just Aren’t Cool Enough by Kevjumba, David Choi commentary on race, Apathy Killed the Asian American Star by GT, and Asian American Artists on Overcoming Racism & Stereotypes. We also chatted with The Asian Persuasion Show about this topic before.
Breaking Asian American barriers with Sam Ock
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Watch Kristi Yamaguchi interview Mirai Nagasu at her family’s sushi restaurant Sushi Kiyosuzu in Arcadia, CA. Mirai talks about how she got to where she is today. She trained with gold medalist Evan Lysacek, so she in good company when she takes the ice with speed and grace.
Look for more Asian Americans competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
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Kristi Yamaguchi gives the lowdown on the Asian female figure skaters in the 2010 Winter Olympics
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Check out Apolo Ohno and his dad Yuki Ohno on the Today show talking about Apolo Ohno’s 7th Olympic medal. That’s one proud dad talking about his son.
Look for more Asian Americans competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Apolo Ohno and his dad on the Today Show
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Apolo Ohno also talks to about breaking Bonnie Blair’s record to become the most decorated athlete of the Winter games. He covers a lot from the 1000m speedskating race to Michael Phelps and his dad watching from the stands. He comes full circle competing.
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Jennifer Chung’s not done with the collabos. After two videos with Paul Dateh and Ken Belcher for Dusting Off and Doesn’t Mean Anything, she connects with Jane Lui for Girl from Ipanema. Jane Lui busts out the Portuguese in the song.
BTW – Help fund Jane Lui’s next album. She’s almost 40% of the way there with only 47 days left.
Girl from Ipanema by Jane Lui x Jennifer Chung
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Take a listen to Jennifer Chung’s rendition of Doesn’t Mean Anything by Alicia Keys. Such powerful vocals. Paul Dateh on the violin, while Ken Belcher is on guitar. Also check out the collabo they did for the original song Dusting Off.
Support The Good Life by Paul Dateh & Ken Belcher. Jennifer Chung has been on fire with the collabos like Valentine and Don’t Stop Believing.
Doesn’t Mean Anything by Jennifer Chung x Paul Dateh x Ken Belcher
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