Asian PaCIVICS
Season Three
Asian PaCIVICS is a television and radio series that features ten artists from the Asian American and Pacific Islander community who have written a song specifically to drive social change. Each has partnered with a grassroots organization in unique ways to support a chosen causes.
Hosted by Sumi X
Sumi Krishnan (Sumi X) is an award-winning and multi-passionate entrepreneur, artist and social-justice advocate. She has been featured in Inc. Magazine, Washingtonian Magazine, CNN, The Washington Business Journal, Smart CEO, Forbes, Entrepreneur Magazine
SEASON THREE ARTISTS:
HONGBO CAI
Concert Pianist and Composer researching sonic representations of the patterns observed in Eastern Asian DNA.
Kat FRENCH
Alternative singer-songwriter who cares deeply about issues of environmental justice.
KAT
R&B singer who is uplifting a Filipino American organization working on issues of mental health.
LORAIYA
Hyper pop and electronic musical artist involved in the underground ballroom and Drag scenes.
MODEL PERIL
Multi-instrumentalist and singer highlighting Asian tragedies lost in American history.
SuperDaimos
Electronic-indie rock artist looking to build community and unity among minority groups.
Matchagotcha
Born from J-rock and Jpop cover band BunnieStars, now writing originals and raising the banner of mental health.
KAT SOPHIA
Indie singer-songwriter looking to use music in order to move and build community.
LISA KORI
Singer songwriter mixing traditional Asian instrumentals and western music genres to make art more accessible.
Summer Swee-Singh
Pianist, composer, and vocalist mixing classical instrumental with progressive/math rock influences.