Singer-songwriter Dawen Wang, a recent transplant from Chicago to L.A., performs within the genre of neo-soul. With a vocal sincerity, his music carries a rich harmony woven by syncopated rhythms. His lyrics, aptly charged with political content, refreshes the face of neo-soul by adding a sense of social urgency.
I found this interview of Dawen Wang by A-List TV, Chicago-based Asian American web magazine. Wang speaks eloquently about his transcultural experiences and thoughts behind writing socially conscious lyrics. The video concludes with a live performance of "Wake Up" from his 2008 EP.
Stay tuned to the release of Dawen Wang's first LP titled Awaken, America this spring.
1.31.2009
Dawen Wang Wants to Wake up the World
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Nice find Wendy. Cool interview. Good to see more folks out there showing our presence. Keep it up! Keep featuring Asian American artists, especially from different genres!
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