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Feb 12, 2021 · For many of today's emerging Asian artists, they're only seeing true, well-rounded representation now, with many people citing current artists like Mitski, Japanese Breakfast, Yaeji or old...
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- Melody Lau
Aug 13, 2021 · Yet, despite this unprecedented attention, one can’t help but notice that Western music media still falls back on Orientalist tropes, where Asian artists are often—unintentionally or otherwise—evaluated against Eurocentric standards.
- Elly Lau
While artists of Asian descent may be represented in classical music, many say they do not feel seen. “You’re not always allowed to be the kind of artist you want to be,” said Nina Shekhar, 26, an Indian American composer who said her music is often wrongly characterized as having Indian attributes.
May 15, 2024 · Make no mistake: Asian artists still have an uphill battle when it comes to making noise on charts that dominantly feature songs and albums by Western musicians. Working to abide by music...
- Rina Sawayama. If you’re a Rina Sawayama fan, it’s hard to believe there are still people who haven’t heard of her yet. The Japanese-British pop star has collaborated with Elton John and Lady Gaga, and recently got the BRIT Awards to change their eligibility rules after she was excluded from nominations in 2020 for not holding British citizenship.
- Thao & The Get Down Stay Down. Fronted by Thao Nguyen, a Vietnamese-American singer and guitarist, Thao & The Get Down Stay Down mix folk and alternative rock for a unique sound of heritage and upbringing.
- Vardaan Arora. Vardaan Arora, an Indian actor and musician based in New York, is smashing stereotypes and breaking down barriers for Asian LGBTQ+ artists.
- Luna Li. Toronto-based Luna Li offers a smooth combination of dreamy rock and bedroom pop to the mix with songs inspired by nature and self-love. The singer and guitarist is making a name for herself, landing opening gigs with musicians and groups she’s looked up to, like Mitski and Japanese Breakfast.
May 15, 2023 · Asian and Asian American indie artists have remained in the public eye through the mid 2010s, crafting devoted followings across the globe. With eight GRAMMY nominations to her name, South Korean-born Karen O has kept the flag flying over the following two decades as the frontwoman of garage punks Yeah Yeah Yeahs .
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Jul 21, 2021 · The number of Asian soloists and orchestra musicians has swelled in recent decades, even as Black and Latino artists remain severely underrepresented. But in other parts of the industry,...
