I Am An American Live II
This unique music, a fusion of ancient Asian traditions and Western harmonies, celebrates the rich cultural heritage of Asian Americans.
Author: Nathan Dasilva
A Transatlantic Journey Home
Mimy’s composition traces the history of Afro music as it accompanied its people, who were enslaved and transported to the Caribbean
Rimbognala: Echoes of Eden
“Rimbognala,” a Malagasy term, translates as “the leftover remnants of the forest.” This title serves as lament etched into the soul of the song and its composer, Mimy.
Lomalilay: A Melody of Deepest Thanks
“Lomalilay” is a response to the welcome given in the first piece, banaike. The piano takes the spotlight, conveying the heartfelt response of the guests.
Welcoming Week: Romila
This composition is an ode to an envisioned Romila, a love letter steeped in jazzy melodies and set to the captivating rhythm of Afro-Cuban grooves.
A Song for My Mother’s Journey
Composed by Mimy in the wake of his mother’s funeral, “Any Ankoatra Any” loosely translated, means “Into the Unknown, On the Other Side.”
Beko: a Memory of Resistance
In the dusty heart of southern Madagascar, the beko is a revered storytelling tradition. The singer, known as a sairy, dedicates his life to mastering this art form.
Banaike: Let the Beat Welcome You
“Banaike” is a style of music where rhythm transforms into ritual and everyone is invited to join in. It is played in the south of Madagascar to begin a party.
Behind the Mountain: A Story
Naw Abikaila Ki (Nawbi) started life in a refugee camp in Thailand. As members of the ethnic minority, the Karen, Nawbi’s family has no territory to call their own
I Am An American: I Do Belong Here
Growing up in Vietnam, Thao Nguyen always felt like an outsider. As one of 23,000 mixed-race children left behind by US servicemen,
A Love Worth Fighting For
It took sneaking out of school for a coffee date, countless phone calls, a year of opening just one love letter a day, getting two families to agree