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Here are links to Asian-American music resources such as record companies, individual artists, musical groups, and streaming radio stations.
Asian Music Source
Founded in October 2000, this company is committed to being the source for the Asian American entertainment industry.
At Last
A 5 member Asian-American pop group who is being promoted by Innovazian Records. They recently qualified to be featured on Ed McMahon's new show, "Next Big Star".
Michelle Branch
Official site of this up and coming Maverick Recording artist who is part French/Dutch/Indonesian on her mom's side and Irish on her dad's side. Her hit "Everywhere" is currently climbing up the music charts.
Jocelyn Enriquez
Official Site of this rising Filipina dance queen with such hits as "Do you miss me?"
Hoku Ho
Official site for this rising Hawaiian pop star and musical offspring of Don Ho.
Magdalen Hsu-Li
An Asian-American music artist and speaker, she is one of the first Chinese-American singer-songwriters to emerge in the United States as a star in the acoustic/pop/alternative genre.
Innovazian Records
A record company founded by actress Ming-Na and her husband Eric Zee to discover new Asian-American musical talent and propel them to the forefront of mainstream pop music.
The Jets
The first and only Polynesian group to make it to the top 10 on the billboard charts in the 80's. Their singles include such dance hits and ballads like "You've Got It All".
Kai
Asian-American 5 member male pop group.
Kamikaze Records
Formed in 1997 out of the San Francisco Bay Area, they specialize in hip-hop, pop, R&B, dance, and alternative music. CEO/ President, Kurtis Kato, wanted to provide the industry with good music that can be related to all masses and also help out artists that strive to put their music out.
Coco Lee
Sony music official site about this talented Asian-American Pop star with up to date news and other information.
KRMB 1430AM: Chinese Cantonese Radio
This station is based in southern California and is the only 24 hour live broadcast in the Cantonese Chinese language.
Yo Yo Ma
Sony Classical's official site on this very influential Asian-American cellist who has worked with modern musicians as well.
Mountain Brothers
Dance music pioneers and with their unique Asian-American styled beats.
Nemesis Records
Formed in August 1999, this record label is named after the Greek goddess of divine vengeance and justic. The founders wanted to create a new sound based around Asian American culture while promoting new musical talents such as Kristine Sa.
Pacifics
All male Asian-American rap group based out of Chicago.
RFA: Radio Free Asia
A private, non-profit corporation broadcasting news and information in 9 languages to listeners in Asia who do not have access to full and free news media.
Faith Rivera
Singer/songwriter floating on exotic grooves, empowering lyric, soulful vocals, spoken word, urban/tribal dance and eastern-inspired instrumentation - all in celebration of the divine in all of us! She has finished up her second album called FAITHGROOVE.
VNCR: Vietnam California Radio
A complete radio broadcast in Vietnamese that includes news, weekly talkshows, lots of music, interviews, etc.

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