It has almost become a stereotype for Asian Americans to go into specific career fields. There is the intelligent doctor, the eloquent lawyer, and of course the hard-working Filipino nurse. But now more than ever there seems to be a new career path: the Asian musician.
Thuy, an indie artist from The Bay, will be the first female Vietnamese American artist to perform at Coachella. How do Vietnamese American women in the music industry defy cultural expectations by pursuing their creative dreams?
As the K-pop world continues to gain mainstream popularity in American media, fans old and new are paying close attention to the internationally acclaimed South Korean boy band BTS. Following in the footsteps of fellow members, Jungkook made his solo debut with the release of his highly anticipated album “Golden” on Nov. 3.
Kyodo Taiko promotes the art of Japanese-American taiko drumming at UCLA. Established in 1990, they are the nation’s first collegiate taiko team, performing in events at the UCLA campus as well as around the greater Southern California area. This week, Pacific Ties interviewed third-year education major Grace Hirai,…