Atlanta based singer-songwriter and Kollaboration DC Alum Jae Jin stopped by the Green Room during his west coast tour to play some blues.
Hear more from Jae at www.jaejinmusic.com and visit his YouTube channel.
Setlist:
“Grindstone”
“Walk Me Down”
“Don’t Fall Too Late”
For part 2 of our Coffee Break with AJ Rafael, we chat with him about his favorite subject, Disney! AJ and Minji talk about their favorite Disney movies, AJ shows off his Disney themed body art, and shares his experiences auditioning for Disney productions.
See part 1 of this interview here!
See more from AJ on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ilajil
Credits:
Producers: Minji Chang & Marvin Yueh
Director: Dennis Chang
Assistant Directors: Eva Hsia & Brianna Kim
Camera Operator: John Enriquez, Shannon Wong, Jimmy Hang
Special thanks to Zenith Division for their assistance in making this video.
Check out more from Kollaboration at www.kollaboration.org
AJ joins us for a Coffee Break so epic, it needed to be split in two parts. In this first segment, AJ talks about what he’s been up to since going on hiatus and his recent adventures in musical theater!
See part 2 of this interview here!
See more from AJ on his YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/user/ilajil
Credits:
Producers: Minji Chang & Marvin Yueh
Director: Dennis Chang
Assistant Directors: Eva Hsia & Brianna Kim
Camera Operator: John Enriquez, Shannon Wong, Jimmy Hang
Special thanks to Zenith Division for their assistance in making this video.
The Kinjaz have had a very busy 2015, but they found time to perform a very special routine at last year’s Kollaboration Star to close out the first half of the show. Check out the intricate choreography and badass swagger that took the dance world by storm!
Learn more about the Kinjaz and what they’re up to!
Videographers: Derek Lee, Eva Hsia, Lance Heruela, Brandon Kim
Edited by: Marvin Yueh
Special thanks to Zenith Division for production support
Minji chats with Tae Song, one of the actors in the film “Spa Night” in this edition of “Coffee Break.” Tae recounts his journey as an actor, from performing in improv groups in high school and college, to musical theater, and finally to his big screen debut.
Find out more about “Spa Night” at http://www.nonethelessproductions.com/spanight
Let us know what you think of the new series in the comments!
Credits:
Producers: Minji Chang & Marvin Yueh
Director: Dennis Chang
Assistant Director: Eva Hsia
Production Assistant: Brianna Kim
Camera Operator: John Enriquez
Clip courtesy of Andrew Ahn and “Spa Night”
Special thanks to Zenith Division for their assistance in making this video.
Welcome to Coffee Break! Kollaboration’s new interview series where our host Minji Chang, Executive Director of Kollaboration, sits down with the awesome people that we work with in the Asian American and entertainment communities!
For our first interview we welcome Andrew Ahn, director of the Sundance award winning feature film “Spa Night.” Andrew shares his thoughts on making the film, Asian American films, and what kind of television he’s been watching.
Find out more about “Spa Night” at http://www.nonethelessproductions.com/spanight
Let us know what you think of the new series in the comments!
Credits:
Producers: Minji Chang & Marvin Yueh
Director: Dennis Chang
Assistant Director: Eva Hsia
Production Assistant: Brianna Kim
Camera Operator: John Enriquez
Clip courtesy of Andrew Ahn and “Spa Night”
Special thanks to Zenith Division for their assistance in making this video.
Check out more from Kollaboration at www.kollaboration.org
Last November, the audience of Kollaboration Star 2015 was treated to a very special performance by ARCHIS, Dia Frampton’s new project with composer/producer Joseph Trapanese. Accompanied by a live orchestra, Dia’s hauntingly beautiful voice enchanted the crowd and left everyone wanting more.
ARCHIS
“Blood”
“Bittersweet”
“Let me Love”
Songs written and performed by: Dia Frampton
Music composed by: Josepg Trapanese
Orchestral Accompaniment: Waraynon Initiative Network
Percussionists: Akemi Imai (Taiko) & Perry Sekigawa (Snare)
Conductor: George Shaw
Videographers: Derek Lee, Eva Hsia, Lance Heruela, Brandon Kim
Edited by: Derek Lee
Special thanks to Zenith Division for production support
Kollaboration Honolulu alum and Los Angeles transplant Jasmine Lee shares a couple of her original songs with us for this edition of the Kollaboration Green Room. We hope you enjoy her soulful voice and R&B stylings as much as we did while recording this session. Check out more from Jasmine on her YouTube channel.
Setlist:
“Lullaby”
“Make it Better”
Special thanks to Zenith Division for their assistance in making this video.
We’re proud to share our epic medley from Kollaboration Star 2015, featuring some of our favorite Asian American artists from past and present! Arranged by AJ Rafael and backed up by the WIN Orchestra w/ conductor George Shaw, this was a performance of a lifetime!
The Kollaboration Epic Medley
“Say You’ll Stay” – AC Lorenzo from Kai
“It Might be You” – AC Lorenzo from Kai ft. Perry & Danielle
“Always on my Mind” – Anne Marie Ceralvo from One Vo1ce ft. Rosy Donovan & Perry Sekigawa
“Take me On” – Travis Atreo ft. WIN Orchestra & Jun Sung Ahn
“Wedding Dress Mashup” – Jun Sung Ahn
“Glow” – MC Jin ft. Tim Be Told & TrackIX
Arrangement and Accompaniment: AJ Rafael
Orchestral Accompaniment: Waraynon Initiative Network
Conductor: George Shaw
Videographers: Derek Lee, Eva Hsia, Lance Heruela, Brandon Kim
Edited by: Marvin Yueh
Special thanks to Zenith Division for production support
Our good friend and Kollaboration Los Angeles alum Priska joins us for this edition of The Green Room to share a set of her original songs. We’ve been following this amazing artist for a while now and are very excited to show off her powerful voice, and mastery of banter, with all of you! Let us know what you think in the comments as well as who you’d like to see in a future Green Room.
Hear more from Priska at her YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/user/priskamusik
Setlist:
“Fly the Coop”
“In the Dark”
“Keep to the Path”
Special thanks to Zenith Division for their assistance in making this video.