DIRECTIONS IN SOUND :: notes from the asian american underground March 11, 2011

9pm, Friday, March 11, 2011

Directions in Sound:: notes from the asian american underground
Fri 03.11 900pm
111 Minna Gallery

San Francisco International Asian American Film Festival presents:
DIRECTIONS IN SOUND brings together the fiercest, genre-bending artists from the Bay Area and beyond! 2010 was the breakout year for Asian American musicians and the future is looking bright. Our lineup is brimming with emerging talent that will bring down the house. From pulsating electro-pop to forward-pushin' hip-hop to mind-blowing music videos, you are guaranteed to have sensory overload.

THE BANGERZ
Originally the Fingerbangerz Crew, the Bangerz began by playing the club scene, winning battles and major turntable competitions, and released their debut album in 2003 ([VI.R.US]). They collaborate as producers for the Jabbawockeez, a dance crew who were a sensation on MTV's "America's Best Dance Crew" and have a long-running show in Las Vegas (MUS.I.C.).

SILVER SWANS
Capturing the eerie drama of The Knife and the sweet darkness of Ladytron, Silver Swans (Ann Yu on vocals and Jon Waters on sampling, guitar and keys) is an electro dream pop project from San Francisco begun in 2007.

B.BRAVO
A West Coast California native, B.Bravo is a driving force in the Modern Funk Movement, spearheaded by LA's Dam-Funk. His live set includes samplers, synths, keyboards and vocoder. His soulful sounds are mixed with melodic chords and dazzling beats.

TAIYO NA
Taiyo Na is a singer, songwriter, MC, educator, actor, and producer from New York. His albums include "Love Is Growth" (2008) and "Home Word" (a collaboration with California bred hip-hop group Magnetic North, 2010).

RANI D
A visionary DJ based out of Los Angeles, Rani D thrills audiences with his global sound. His bimonthly "soul in the park" featuring selectors and live musicians like Jrocc, Mochilla and more.

For Festival information and to purchase tickets, visit www.caamedia.org

Official Website: http://caam.gala-engine.com/2011/films-events/event/1016/