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Born in Seoul, Korea, and educated at Juilliard in New York City, the members of the Ahn Trio—sisters Maria, Lucia, and Angella—are redefining the art and architecture of chamber music, breathing new life into the standard piano-trio literature with commissioned works from visionary composers like Kenji Bunch, Maurice Jarre, and Michael Nyman. The trio’s latest CD, Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac (recorded by their own label, L.A.M.P), is a showcase of this vibrant and original music. Lucia, Angella, and Maria thrive on dissolving the barriers between art forms. They have fused their work with that of dancers, pop singers, DJ’s, painters, installation artists, photographers, lighting designers, ecologists, and even kite makers. Possessing an enviable combination of talent and style, they have long been natural subjects for the international press.

They made their magazine premiere very early on, in Time’s cover story, “Asian American Whiz Kids.” The sisters have gone on to frequent fashion pages of the likes of Vogue and GQ. In 2003, they were named three of People Magazine’s “50 Most Beautiful People.” The Ahn Trio is in high demand, performing and leading master classes and workshops across the United States and around the world. Wherever the Ahns go, they share their innovative spirit and ever-evolving vision of music. In recent, exciting news, they have created their own label, L.A.M.P (Lucia Angella Maria Productions), to allow them greater freedom to further explore the new, cutting edge projects they have always pursued. It is precisely this vitality and commitment to innovation that has the Ahn Trio continually drawing in new audiences to classical music. Log on to www.myspace.com/ahntrio or www.ahntrio.com to see when you’ll be able to catch them next!

If you hear the name Aya Higuma, you can automatically assume the person is of Japanese descent. So when you realize this pretty, doe-eyed gal is from a small town in Yokosuka, Japan, you know you’ve guessed right. But would you have any idea that she is a reggae queen recognized by some of the most reggae enthusiasts from all over Jamaica? While Aya has always been singing (she majored in the subject at her university in Japan), her beginning aspirations were to make it as a hip hop and R&B singer here in the States. While performing in musicals and live concerts in Yokohama and Tokyo, Aya Higuma made several trips to America to study Jazz and R&B. Then in 2002, she embarked on a courageous journey, leaving her home behind, to pursue her career as a full-time singer in New York City. After a few years of dabbling in the scene, she met Mr. Williams, a publisher of Where Itz At magazine, a publication dedicated to artists in the underground hip hop and reggae scene. Soon afterwards, her love for the groovy beats and relaxing sounds were set ablaze, hot enough to shift her focus from becoming a hip hop superstar to revamping herself into a reggae queen. The rest, you can say, is history. From then on, Aya has indulged herself in the reggae scene, singing and recording some of the old-time classics like “Sukiyaki.”

In 2005, she reportedly brought down the house with her magical, opening performance for Messenger Luciano at the Carib Night Club in New York. Fans and critics alike embraced her raw talent, and she is now a known figure in the reggae scene who continues to break down barriers and stereotypes of Asian artists everywhere. Right now, she is under the management of East West Enterprises – a Jamaican / Japanese collaboration formed to exchange the music of Japan and Jamaica, and we are all waiting for what she’s got in store for us next! Keep your ears open and listen carefully the next time you hear a siren singing a reggae track – it could be Aya! Go to www.myspace.com/ayahiguma to see what she’s up to next.

Sub Swara is getting you ready to party!
Sub Swara’s been busy lately. Doing what? Making their new album Coup D’Yah! Two years in the making, the 12 tracks on Coup D'Yah unleash the devastating bass-weighted sound, which has become the recognized trademark of the crew's eponymous NYC club night (First Fridays at Love), and its blazing live sets. Coup spans a broad spectrum, from the dub-wise depths to dance-floor crushing bangers. Sub Swara has carved a unique global footprint, leading with heavy ragga inflection, thick beats, wide basslines, and live organic instrumentation ranging from the drums and wind instruments of India to the marching horns of New Orleans. The album showcases the signature vocal talents of Zulu (Ghislain Poirier, DJ C), MC Coppa (Al Haca, Stereotyp), Napoleon Solo (Goonda NYC), and Sub Swara's own rising star Juakali (Sub Swara, Kush Arora, Pinch, D1 and more). If you’re wondering why they already have such a huge number of eager fans from all over the world who have been anxiously awaiting this album, go log on to www.myspace.com/subswara. Browse through a few of their opening tracks and let the music sweep you off your feet. What’s better: let the music MOVE your feet. And if you’re entranced by them so deeply that you know you’re always gonna want more, breathe easy. You can become a Sub Swara Media member! Simply put, you get all their latest tracks added with the VIP treatment at their selected events. How cool is that? You can go to www.subswara.com for all the details. Now let’s go party!

10 –Khwabon Ki Rani Hai Album / Film: Mehbooba
9 – Kya Khata Ho Gayee Album / Film: Zindagi Tere Naam
8 – Judai Album / Film: Jannat
7 – Pyaar Ke Liye Album / Film: Thoda Pyaar Thoda Magic
6 – Maari Teetri Album / Film: De Taali
5 – Phas Gaya (Never Mind) Album/Film: Aamir
4 – Talli! Album/ Film: Ugly Aur Pagli
3 – Kabhi Kabhi Aditi Zindagi Album / Film: Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na
2 – Milo Na Milo Album / Film: Love Story 2050
1 – Ishq Ada Album / Film: Ada...A Way of Life

There were two extremely important shows that took place in June: First, there was a fund raiser for China and Burma that took place in New York City featuring the performances of Kevin So, Abe Chang and more. Second, ill-Literacy was featured at the Spoken Word Summit that took place on the other coast, Oaklandm, California.

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!

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Native Elements – Saturday, July 5th, 2008, 2pm
Great America Parkway Ampitheater – Great American Pkwy, Santa Clara, CA
Cost: Unavailable

Kristine Sa – Friday, July 4th, 2008 11am
Anime Expo 2008 – Los Angeles, CA
Cost: Unavailable

Insul Kim (Song of the Siren) – Friday, July 4th, 2008 9pm
Time out Bar – Concord, CA
Cost: $8

Bamboo Shoots – Friday, July 4th, 2008 2am
1619 House – Williamstown, NJ
Cost: $3 -5 donation

Far East Movement – Saturday, July 5th, 2008 7pm
Universal Hilton – North Hollywood, CA
Cost: Unavailable

Bayadera – Saturday, July 5th, 2008 12pm
Sawdust Arts Festival - 935 Laguna Canyon Rd – Laguna Beach, CA
Cost: Unavailable

Sub Swara – Friday, July 4th, 2008, 10pm
Independence Day Bass Festival - New York, NY
Cost: $10/15

Steve Aoki – Friday, July 4th, 2008, 11pm
Pink Elephant – Hamptons, NY
Cost: Unavailable

Faith Rivera – Sunday, July 6th, 2008 10:30am
Center of the Heart – 476 N. Turnpike Road, Santa Barbara, CA
Cost: Unavailable

Sheila Sondergard Band – Thursday, July 3rd, 2008 8pm
Humphreys By the Bay - 2241 Shelter Island Dr, San Diego, 2008
Cost: $5

Yen – Friday, July 4th, 2008 2pm
Centennial Park – Atlanta, GA
Cost: Free