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Multi-instrumentalist and composer Dana Leong fuses hip-hop, jazz and electronics to create a signature hybrid sound. Artfully commanding cello, trombone and laptop, the Asian American artist of Chinese and Japanese descent is breaking down artistic and cultural boundaries, collaborating, inventing, recording, touring and garnering critical acclaim along the way.

The Dana Leong Band just completed its whirlwind Asia tour for the Rhythm Road Program, sponsored by Jazz at Lincoln Center and the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. To celebrate their return, Jazz at Lincoln Center is presenting two free Dana Leong shows in Washington D.C. and New York City. For more information on these two shows, please see the Events section below or simply log on to www.danaleong.com.

MUD - As a fixture of the San Francisco music scene since 2001, MUD has developed a strong loyal following of fans addicted to the band’s heavy guitar riffs, infectious melodies and collection of high energy pop songs, that draw comparisons to successful crossover bands like Blondie, Green Day, and Jimmy Eat World. Signing with San Francisco indie label Talking House Records in Fall of 2006.

MUD spent most of 2007 developing material and crafting the perfect sound for the first full length album Yearbook, which is scheduled to be released on April 15th, 2008. To celebrate the release of their brand new album, the band is hosting an official CD release party/show and it will be sponsored by imeen.com. For more information, please see the Events section below or visit www.mudsf.com.

Five Points Mission – The long running open mic Five Points Mission, formerly know as TeaBag is still going strong. Their stage has been graced by well known Asian American artists such as Flow Sik, Kevin So, Maggie Kim, Johnny Hi-Fi, Jared Rehberg, just to name a few and they continue their tradition of shedding light on undiscovered talent.

This week, Five Points Mission is playing host to Joe Powers, Hogwild, Ruhbin Mehta, Elijah Wong, Jackelyn Mariano and will Spotlight The Kuwagos, The Happy Analogues, and for the first time ever at The Five Points Variety Hour, former lead guitarist of legendary band Rivermaya...Perf De Castro!!! For more information, please see the Events section below or log on to www.nycfivepoints.com.

Sulu Series - Hosted by Regie Cabico, curated by Taiyo Na, with music by DJ Boo, and brought to you by the Sulu Artist Network, Sulu Series is a monthly showcase featuring established and emerging Asian American artists in music, spoken word, video and multidisciplinary performance from the local and national scenes.

This showcase happens every third Sunday of the month. For this month’s installment, Sulu Series will feature Cynthia Lin, Jen Kwok and all the way from California, Kristina Wong. For more information, please see the Events section below or log on to www.myspace.com/suluseries.

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

Here at ImaginAsian Radio, we wish we were on that cruise ship listening to DJ Shy spinning the latest hits and moving the crowd while we are tanning under the Caribbean sun. Also if you are in either NYC or Washington D.C., please go and welcome home Mr. Dana Leong from his Asia tour at either of his two FREE concerts.

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!

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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)!

PaperDoll – Friday, April 18th, 2008
Crash Mansion - 199 Bowery Street, New York City
Cost: Not Available

Kevin So – Tuesday, April 15th, 2008
Banjo Jim’s – 700 East 9th Street, New York City
Cost: Not Available

DJ Shy – April 10th through April 19th, 2008
Princess Cruises – Caribbean Sea
Cost: Not Available

Dana Leong – Thursday, April 17th, 2008
National Geographic Hall - National Geographic’s Grosvenor Auditorium
1600 M St. NW., Washington, D.C.
Cost: Free

MUD – Friday, April 25th, 2008
Slim’s – 333 11th Street, San Francisco, California
Cost: Not Available

Five Points Mission – Friday, April 18th, 2008
Silk Road Café – 30 Mott Street, New York City
Cost: Regular Admission: $12, (Includes 1 drink minimum)

Sulu Series – Sunday, April 20th, 2008
Bowery Poetry Club – 308 Bowery Street, New York City
Cost: Not Available

Ken Oak Band – Friday, April 18th, 2008
Hotel Cafe - 1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles, California
Cost: $10

DJ Boo – Saturday, April 26th, 2008
Drom - 85 Avenue A, New York City
Cost: Not Available

Jeff Hsin – Friday, April 18th, 2008
The Baggot Inn – 82 West 3rd Street, New York City
Cost: Not Available