Photo Credit: Josh Frank Big Fight in Little Chinatown, directed by Karen Cho, examines Chinatowns across North America, drawing similarities between the issues they’re facing …
Audible Play ‘Good Enemy’ Questions the Essence of an Enemy and Explores a Path Through Disconnection
Yilong Liu’s Good Enemy explores willful forgetting, connection, and betrayal through an Asian American lens, but these themes apply across cultures and generations. The play, …
Bloodywood in Los Angeles: Bringing the House Down, Lifting the Spirits Up
The metal genre has a history of speaking out against injustices and oppression. Bands like “System of a Down” and “Rage Against the Machine” wrote …
A Conversation with Bloodywood’s Raoul Kerr on Songwriting and Music Being a Force for Social Change
Folk metal band Bloodywood crafts songs that navigate complex and important issues like political corruption, mental health, and oppression. They also have a distinctive sound …
Suga Explores Self-Identity, Freedom, and Inspiration in ‘SUGA: Road to D-Day’
BTS’ rapper Suga (real name Min Yoongi) wears many hats–performer, “Suchwita” program host, “SUGA | Agust D Radio” radio host, producer, ambassador for NBA and …
Car, the Garden Pours His Heart Out in LA on First U.S. Tour
You know the feeling of having your worries and sorrows melt away at the sound of someone’s voice? Maybe it’s the voice of a loved …
A Journey through the Eras with Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and Pianist Hyejin Kim
Photo Credit: The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra performs at the Alex Theatre in Glendale on April 1, 2023. (Brian Feinzimer / Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra) …
Catching Up with K-Indie Singer Car, the Garden Ahead of North American Shows
If you’re a K-drama fan, chances are you’ve heard Car, the Garden’s voice in some of your favorite K-drama OSTs. He’s contributed to the OSTs …
Power Station in Pasadena: Timeless Rock Duo Find Beauty in Love and Heartbreak
In their 26-year career, Taiwanese rock duo Power Station (動力火車) has been through the whole gamut of ups and downs. They’ve won multiple awards for …
A Schumann-ian Program Without Any Schumann: Lang Lang at the L.A. Phil
Photo Credit: Haiqiang Lv The L.A. Philharmonic program on February 23rd at the Walt Disney Concert Hall featured the works of Helen Grime, Edvard Grieg, …