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Although known as a TV documentary host on the environment, David Suzuki talks about of the internment of his family and other Japanese Canadians during World War 2. He’ll also discuss issues of the environment and the recent tsunami and quake disaster. Plus, Jon Watanbe talks with 97 year-old ukele master Bill Tapia about his … Continued
Popular Asian pop magazine Giant Robot editor Eric Nakamura is on-air. Apex’s Curtis Loo caught up with Nakamura at his Giant Robot store that also reflects a new wave of culture. Plus, a talk with a Japanese American member of Japan’s Kodo – one of the world’s most driving drum groups. Also, find out more … Continued
Stay tuned during the Asian Lunar new year for programs featuring: popular Asian pop magazine Giant Robot editor Eric Nakamura; Japan’s Kodo – one of the world’s most exciting drum groups; more knowledge about the Asian Lunar new year with Eastwind Books, continued coverage of the aftermath of the tsunami and quake as well as … Continued
The local legacy of Bruce Lee: hear how his school started and the martial artist’s Oakland ties. And, as donations for the quake and tsunami relief pour in, Apex explores the complex and critical intersection of politics and relief in South India. (For more info, check out www.samarmagazine.org). Also, a feature on Facing East Dance … Continued
Ly Nguyen of the Vietnamese Artists Collective present (re)COLLECT, a piecing together of the artistic threads in the Vietnamese-American community – with live music from Linh Nguyen. Also a discussion with DJ O-Dub, Oliver Wang, about the ongoing raging online debate "We Real Cool?: On Hip-Hop, Asian-Americans, Black Folks, and Appropriation." Plus music, calendar and … Continued
We start the new year on a serious as well as celebratory note. We continue coverage of the quake and tsunami in South/ So.East Asia as well as how local communities with family and friends overseas are coping. And, opening 2005 with Apex is DJ Dan the Automator Nakamura live in-studio with us! Nakamura’s productions … Continued
We’ll hear about what’s happening in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and India; three out of the many countries devasted by the earthquake and tidal waves that hit Asia. Learn about relief efforts as well as the complex dividing lines in these countries that make relief and recovery complicated. Hear about MC and producer Lyrics Born – … Continued
Apex goes out of ’04 with a bang. Hip hop artist Lyrics Born – MC and producer of Later That Day that’s got a lot of air-play – is on-air. He talks about his musical and political influences, Japanese background and other inspirations for his music. Also, Prach is a Cambodian MC. We’ll hear how … Continued
How does being Korean American and an adoptee get worked into a comedy routine? Find out as Apex talks with Kevin Shea. Also featured is Genny Lim, poet and author of the award-winning play Paper Angels, who’ll also read some of her works. Plus music, calendar and more.
Filipino artists and activists talk about: the key role of political theater in the Philippines; how that knowledge is coming to Filipino American communities in cultural spaces like Bindlestiff and Pusod; and about the shooting of workers in the Philippines and the plantation system involved in their deaths. Plus quirky clown Jane Chen. Pratap Chatterjee … Continued
