Category Archives: Music

On DramaFever and International Distribution Licenses

Posted on January 8, 2009 by Xxxtine

Those who frequent Kpop gossip blogs may already know that drama addicts Stateside can now enjoy high quality streaming of English-subbed Asian dramas thanks to DramaFever. The site’s current catalogue is exclusively Korean, but are engaged in conversation with various … Continue reading →

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Chandni Chowk To China: Bollywood Meets Kung Fu!

Posted on January 6, 2009 by jozjozjoz

A business acquaintance of mine was kind enough to extend an invitation to a special screening of Chandni Chowk to China on the WB lot tomorrow, to be released in select markets on January 16. I can’t wait to see … Continue reading →

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More on Yo-Yo Ma

Posted on January 4, 2009 by John

Visit msnbc.com for Breaking News, World News, and News about the Economy I blogged a few months ago about Yo-Yo Ma and his appearance on The Colbert Report. Tonight, I watched on NBC Nightly News a nice profile of Yo-Yo … Continue reading →

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Asian-Americans Kids: Moving Back and Forth Between Asia

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Jeff

My boss has been living in India (I like to joke that my management has been outsourced), but he is moving back to the United States.  One of his concerns is how his daughter will deal with the move.  She … Continue reading →

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Jero on Kohaku 2008

Posted on December 31, 2008 by jozjozjoz

Last New Years Eve, Yoshi and I stayed at the Kabuki Hotel in SF J-Town. I guess they pipe in the NHK for the guests there because there is no NHK to be found via DirecTV in San Jose, where … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #26 – FAVs of 2009

Posted on December 31, 2008 by Xxxtine

Happy New Year Everyone! This year end special of POP 88 brings you my personal favorites of 2008. I really tried to be diverse, and made every effort not to repeat songs I’ve already played this year. It is, however, … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #25 – Non-Stop Xmas/ Winter Mix

Posted on December 23, 2008 by Xxxtine

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, everyone! Enjoy the latest holiday releases from your favorite Japanese and Korean singers. (It’s weird, but I couldn’t find any holiday music from any Chinese artists.) This show plays music from some artists I’ve never … Continue reading →

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YouTube Friday: Moulann Covers Katy Perry’s Hot N Cold

Posted on November 28, 2008 by Xxxtine

Just for the sole reason she does covers so well, here is the latest clip from Toronto-based singer/ songwriter Moulann doing Katy Perry’s Hot N Cold. Even though she has quite the strong internet following, she puts up clips of … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #24 – Reel Asian Film Festival

Posted on November 24, 2008 by Xxxtine

Brr, is it cold enough for you? (If you’re on the northeastern seaboard, that is.) Hopefully to warm you — or at least your ears — up, here is some new music from Anna Tsuchiya, Chemistry and Park Jung Ah. … Continue reading →

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Goh Nakamura’s Ulysses

Posted on November 13, 2008 by Ernie

Face it — if your life were an indie movie, Goh Nakamura’s music would be playing in the background. You know, as you sit in a San Francisco coffee shop, getting dumped by your girlfriend while her “it’s not you … Continue reading →

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Masa’s Jpop vs Kpop vs USpop Mash-Ups

Posted on November 10, 2008 by Xxxtine

Ernie’s recent post on Mr. Sassy’s rendition of Mariah’s Touch My Body inspired me to finally get this post written. For those who listen to POP 88 may already be familiar with one of my favorite DJ’s whom I discovered … Continue reading →

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POP 88 #23 – Ballad Special

Posted on November 8, 2008 by Xxxtine

For regular listeners, and those who subscribe over at POPcast88.com would already know this has been out for about a week. (Sorry for the delay in posting this here.) In this episode, thanks to an overwhelming amount of response is … Continue reading →

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