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Hawaiian hula master and chanter Mark Ho‘omalu’s intense style and rhythm played on the gourd drum make him unique. Described as “inventive” by some and “unrestrained” by others" Ho‘omalu crosses between traditional and contemporary music. We’ll learn about this as well as about A New Beginning, a major performance by Mark Ho’omalu’s Academy of Hawaiian … Continued
War and its the impact on Asian Pacific Islander communities, including a discussion about how the US defeat in South East Asia 30 years ago still reverberates today. And we’ll learn about what’s behind the break-out of Asian Massive music as Apex talks with dance teacher Viki Virk about bhangra and the dhol drums of … Continued
Discussion around Legalization of Prostitution, and the upcoming initiative on the November ballot. Host Raijita also asks what issues are facing our Asian american sisters who are working in the industry. And, OAKLAND UNITED AGAINST BUSH- API’s and P.O.C. come together to talk about what actions they are taking in preperation for the upcoming elections. … Continued
Will the post-9/11 election period be a time when Muslim and South Asians voices are better heard – or – will it be a time when these communities are silent? Samina Faheem Sundas talks about this as well as what she faces as a Pakistani Muslim American immigrant woman, an activist and leader of the … Continued
The limelight will be on the Bush administration as it prepares for the September Republican convention. But one big question is where does civil liberties stand in view of their policies. One community that has felt the blows from the Bush administration is the Muslim community. Samina Faheem of A Muslim Voice talks about what … Continued
Asian women speak about war, the chance for change and for peace as we remember the dropping of the atomic bombs on Japan. We’ll hear about: Hiroshima, Nagasaki and the road to war in the gulf; the role of developing nations in opposing empire; and a book of peace. Japanese anti-nuclear activist Reiko Osato; award-winning … Continued
We’ll get an update on the situation of the Filipino hostage, the Philippines’ large migrant work force and how they may be endangered by the war in Iraq, as well as hear about the implications of the Philippine’s troop withdrawal. And, Security vs. Civil Liberties? We’ll learn more about surveillance in the recent period. Plus … Continued
Journalist Sami Khan talks about a friend, arrested along with 19 other South Asians, and deported in the wake of the post 9-11 scare in a land usually looked upon as a place of asylum. And, the verdict may be in on the hate crime trial involving Asian American victims in SF. We’ll get a … Continued
Youth voices/youth outlook are on air to talk about a special summer camp that trains South East Asian youth in leadership skills. Also, Asian American mysteries are a mysterious rarity, except in the case of writer Naomi Hirahara. Apex host and producer Rainjita talks with Hirahara about her new book the Summer of the Big … Continued
Asian, African and Jazz music come together on Apex. Anthony Brown, leader of the Grammy-nominated Asian American Orchestra, and Alam Khan – son of the great Ali Akbar Khan – talk about how they bring their diverse heritages into their art as well as how music, cultures and social concepts converge. We’ll hear about their … Continued
