Culturally-specific campaign, ‘Cambodian Rock Band,’ a first for local theaters and Khmer community
From the International Examiner (by Bunthay Cheam) – ‘Cambodian Rock Band’, the musical by Lauren Yee, marks a new level of recognition and representation for the Khmer community. Playing through November 5th at ACT Theatre!
From Tulalip TV – An introduction to Daybreak Star Radio Network and how they’re using music education to reconnect Indigenous, Native American, and First Nations people to their heritage.
From Crosscut (by Jasmine Mahmoud) – A retrospective on Kabby Mitchell, the first Black dancer in the Pacific Northwest Ballet and co-founder of the Tacoma Urban Performing Arts Center.
From Real Change (by Ashley Archibald) – With program manager Nicole Suyama, Red Eagle Soaring provides a space for Indigenous youth to connect with their tribal customs through music and theatre.
This Thanksgiving, EchoX staff, Board members, & DIGITIZE youth members have curated media, music, and resources discussing both contemporary and historical issues Indigenous Americans have faced in the past and continue to face today.
Seattle welcomes musician Julian Saporiti of No-No Boy at Town Hall on November 12
From International Examiner (By Ben Henry) – Singer-songwriter Julian Saporiti explores the stories of Asian Americans – and the oppression they’ve faced – through folk Americana music.