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They were part of the ImaginAsian Radio family, but they have moved on to bigger and better things and we are the first ones to congratulate them. One of New York City’s hottest electronic crews, with members Dhruva (DJ/tabla-ist, producer), Sunder (DJ, turntablist) Haj (DJ/Producer), Juakali (Vocalist) Pictureman (Visual DJ), and DJ Nasha (DJ, Producer) combine to bring you the illest live sets combining DJ-ing with live tabla, turntablism, Ragga vocals and visual tweakery.

They are residents at Element in New York City with their banging monthly shows and now they have descended upon the world. With a slew of international events coming up, they are definitely a force to be reckoned with. Please check out Dhruva at the end of the month on BBC Radio’s Maryanne Hobbes Show and their next monthly show where they will be taking on Dub War and Kush Arora. Late in the summer, you can catch them at the Shambhala Music Festival in British Columbia, Canada. For more information on the shows and the crew, please visit their website at www.subswara.com.

CAPA’s Post Festival Concert – The people who bring you the Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival every year in Union Square in New York City are holding another event this month in celebration of APA Heritage month. ImaginAsian Radio was at their festival a couple of weekends ago and it was a blast. It featured performances from Misnomers, Cynthia Lin, Vudoo Soul and more.

This time around, they are holding a concert event in New York City and they are featuring more Asian American musicians. The concert will feature performances by Snacky Chan, Misnomers, Heather Park, Alfa Garcia and Johnny Hi-Fi and will be hosted by Angela Tsai from NBA TV (details listed below in the Events Section). For more information on the event and CAPA, please visit www.capaonline.org.

Kevin So – He is one of the hardest working men in show business, in our opinion, and his tour is down to a few shows. If you have not seen Kevin So live yet, trust us, it is something that you have to see in person. He is on the road promoting for his latest effort, A Brighter Day, and will be playing songs off his new album. For a list of shows or to buy the new album, simply log on to www.kevinso.com.

Aya Higuma - The beautiful reggae star from Yokosuka, Japan, Aya Higuma known simply as Aya is totally reggae-sized. Until she was exposed to reggae, Aya wanted to put her musical talent to performing hip-hop and R&B. And so it goes, that a beautiful young Japanese woman from the city of Yokosuka traveled to America to pursue her dream of becoming a hip-hop and R&B singer.

Now, she has been featured on ImaginAsian Radio with the hit single Geisha Gal and has been a favorite on The Hip Hop Hour with NUZ ‘n’ NAK and the Top 40 shows. She has put together an interesting line up for a concert in New York City’s Central Park for Memorial Day Weekend (details listed below in the Events Section). The show will feature Asian American talent such as Aya Higuma, Flow Sik, DJ Seoul and DJ Chosun along side mainstream artists, CL Smooth and Black Sheep. For more information on Aya and the Memorial Day concert event, please log on to www.ayahentertainment.net.

10. Kitni Der Tak - Album / Film: Delhi Heights

9. Thaare Vaaste - Album / Film: Shaka Laka Boom Boom

8. Mausam - Album / Film: The Train

7. Ta Ra Rum Pum - Album / Film: Ta Ra Rum Pum

6. Main Jahaan Rahoon - Album / Film: Namaste London

5. Teri Tamanna - Album / Film: The Train

4. Laree Choote - Album / Film: Ek Chalis Ki Last Local

3. Alvida - Album / Film: Life In A...Metro

2. Hey Shona - Album / Film: Ta Ra Rum Pum

1. In Dino - Album / Film: Life In A...Metro

This week, we had The Happy Analogues in the ImaginAsian Radio studio for an interview. They were here promoting their debut CD, Lilacs and Politics. Stayed tuned to hear the interview. This upcoming week, we will have Amazin LeThi, the fitness guru 9and iaLink health/fitness columnist) in our studio all the way from London to talk about her new book. Also, NUZ from the Hip Hop Hour will be attending the CAPA’s Post Festival Concert event this Friday. If you are in New York City, please stop by the event and say what’s up to NUZ.

Hip Hop with Nuz and Nak: Mon-Fri, 3-4pm ET, Online only They're more fun than a suitcase full of spider monkeys. You have to check out their new hip hop grooves!

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

Fill in the conversation bubble and the best answer will be selected. The winner will receive a mystery gift bag! Send your answers to feedback@iatv.tv with 'Caption Contest' in the subject line.

Send us your poetry/spoken word/short skits/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)!

Jay Legaspi - Wednesday, May 16th, 2007 @ 8:00pm
Tasty Coco - 291 Bloomfield Ave., Caldwell, NJ
Cost: Free

Kabir – Saturday, May 19th, 2007 @ 9:00pm
McGanns – 197 Portland Street, Boston, Mass.
Cost: $10

Vienna Teng - Friday, May 18th, 2007 @ 6:30pm
Our Roots Grow Deep – CAAAV - 2473 Valentine Ave., Bronx, New York
Cost: $50

Kevin So – Friday, May 18th, 2007 @ 9:00pm
Steve's Backstage Pass - Taunton, Mass.

CAPA’s Post Festival Concert – Friday, May 18th, 2007 @ 5:00pm
Macy’s Herald Square – Midtown, New York City
Cost: Free

Aya Higuma – Sunday, May 27th, 2007 @ 2:00pm
Central Park - New York City
Cost: Free

DJ Q Bert – Friday, May 18th, 2007
Palladium Night Club – 1300 West 2nd Ave., Denver, Colorado

Dana Leong – Friday, May 18th, 2007
The Jazz Gallery - 290 Hudson St., New York City

Burning Tree Project – Friday, May 18th, 2007
The Coach House - 33157 Camino Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Cost: $10

PaperDoll - Thursday, May 17th, 2007 @ 7:30pm
Piano’s Bar - 158 Ludlow, New York City
Cost: $8