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Karaterice specializes in bringing the best of the Asian Underground music scene to music lovers. Genre doesn't matter to them; they just enjoy music and working with bands. They keep things fun, simple, and straightforward. They are a very small piece of the music entertainment pie, but a very delicious one with no trans fats. They rock hard, and rock long time.

This Saturday, March 29th, 2008, Karaterice presents We Rock You Long Time 2; a music showcase that is in its second year. This time around they have invited four talented bands to be showcased at The Knitting Factory in New York City: The Netherlands, Object, Taigaa and Fan-Tan. For more information, please visit www.karaterice.com or just see the Events section below.

iaLink's Original Song Contest - Budding musicians, take note: iaLink wants you! May is APA Heritage Month, so we want to hear all about your experience as an Asian American. What does APA Heritage Month mean to you? Break out your guitar, start tickling those piano keys, and warm up your vocal chords: iaLink is holding a contest for the best original song about the Asian American experience. You can write about Asian Americans in history, the presence of Asian culture in the media, your own personal stories…if you think it’s important, tell us about it! The winning entry will be featured in next month’s issue of iaLink and on ImaginAsian Radio, “the sound of Asian America.”

To enter, follow these steps:

(a) Read and agree with the OFFICIAL RULES. Submission of an entry into this contest confirms your agreement with the Official Rules.
(b) Submit an email to ialink@iatv.tv with the following information:
Subject line: “The iaLink Original Song Contest”
The email must include your name, current address, valid email address and telephone number.
(c) Contestants may submit up to one (1) original song sent to ialink@ialink.tv in MP3 file format, in high resolution at 192kbps or above. Files larger than 10MB or songs longer than 5 minutes in length will not be accepted.
(d) Contestants may also submit a web link to a song or video to ialink@iatv.tv.
(e) Contestants can also mail CDs and DVDs to: ImaginAsian Entertainment, Inc., c/o iaLink “Original Song Contest,” 19 West 44th Street, New York, NY 10036.

All material must be original.
Please include press kits if available.

Submission deadline: April 14

Dengue Fever - Their unique pop/world music sound has garnered critical acclaim since Escape From Dragon House debuted. In 2005, the editors of online retail giant Amazon named their record the #1 International release of the year. In 2006, Mojo (U.K.) named the same album one of the Top 5 World Music releases of the year. The New York Times, Associated Press, Pitchfork, Los Angeles Times, BBC, Reuters Television, Spin, NPR, and other influential outlets have praised the band’s psychedelic Khmer Rock sound.

The band just premiered the music video for "Seeing Hands", the lead single off their latest album, Venus on Earth. Also, Dengue Fever will be coming to Houston, Texas for a show at the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art on Saturday, March 29th, 2008. For more information, please visit www.denguefevermusic.com or check out the Events section below.

Cynthia Lin - Since her first album's release in January 2005, Cynthia has become a regular on the regional touring circuit, performing at respected venues including DC's IOTA Club, Philly's World Cafe Live, New York's Rockwood Music Hall, and Chicago's Uncommon Ground. Cynthia has supported major acts including Vienna Teng and Emm Gryner, and has been featured on TV, radio, and at Toronto's NXNE Festival.

Cynthia will be playing a full set this Saturday, March 29th, 2008 for her Doppelganger CD release with a full band. On hand will be Ari West, Break of Reality, Brown Rane, Ediblered, Johanna Stahley, Rissi Palmer, Kaki King, and of course, Ms. Cynthia Lin. For more information, please see the Events section below or log on to www.cynthialin.com.

10 - Dheere Dheere Album / Film: Jannat
9 - Door Na Ja Album / Film: Jannat
8 - Dekhta Hai Tu Kya Album / Film: Krazzy 4
7 - Jogi Aaya Album / Film: Black and White
6 - Pehli Nazar Mein Album / Film: Race
5 - Jaane Kyun Tanha Ho Gaye Album / Film: Bhram
4 - Rock Mahi Album / Film: One Two Three
3 – Judai Album / Film: Jannat
2 - Jee Le Album / Film: U, Me, Aur Hum
1 - Khwaja Mere Khwaja Album / Film: Jodhaa-Akbar

We hope that you were able to stop by Surya Dub’s night in San Francisco last week, where he imported NYC’s own Dhruva from Sub Swara. This week, if you are in New York City, please go and support Cynthia Lin’s CD release performance for Doppelganger.

Hip Hop with Nuz 'n' Nak: Monday-Friday, 3-4pm EST, Online Only They're more fun than a suitcase full of spider monkeys. You must check out their new hip hop grooves!

NiteLife Radio: Wed, 8-10pm EST, Online Only What's new, hot, and very debatable? Hear it on this show!

Fill in the conversation bubble and we'll select the best answer. The lucky winner will receive an ever-intriguing mystery gift bag! Want to find out what secrets lie hidden inside? Then send your answers to radio@iatv.tv with 'Caption Contest' in the subject line.

Send us your poetry, spoken word, short skits, and spoofs. The best one of the week will be produced and wired on ImaginAsian Radio! You will also win a set of CDs and t-shirts (another nice little goodie bag)!

DJ Boo – Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Lower East Side Girl’s Club - 56 East 1st Street, New York City
Cost: Free

Ken Oak Band – Friday, March 28th, 2008
University of Kansas – Lawrence, Kansas
Cost: Not Available

Cynthia Lin – Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Baruch Performing Arts Center - 55 Lexington Ave., New York City
Cost: Not Available

Karaterice – Saturday, March 29th, 2008
The Knitting Factory – New York City
Cost: Not Available

Dengue Fever – Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, Houston, TX.
Cost: Not Available

Sub Swara – Friday, April 4th, 2008
Love – 179 MacDougal Street, New York City
Cost: Not Available

Seriously – Friday, April 4th, 2008
VASCON – Washington, D.C.
Cost: Not Available

Kristine Sa – Friday, April 4th, 2008
Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
Cost: Not Available

DJ Shy – Saturday, March 29th, 2008
Fantasy Springs Casino - 84-245 Indio Springs Parkway, Indio, CA.
Cost: Not Available

PaperDoll – Wednesday, March 26th, 2008
Luna Lounge - 361 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, New York City
Cost: Not Available