Seriously

Seriously is made up of four young men from Diamond Bar, California (Philip Park, 21; Chris Pham, 21; Josh Baek, 25 and Nathan Park, 21). The four guys began playing together in a local church and came together to compete in LA’s premier Asian American talent show, Kollaboration in 2006 where they won the Grand Prize with their song, “Irony”. Since their winning performance at Kollaboration, they were signed by Woody Pak, CEO/ producer of Chaos Theory Music and artist manager, Gloria Lee, to record an EP showing off their talent for fresh songwriting. Seriously’s music blends electro-pop, funk, and rock resulting in infectious danceable grooves.

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Kang Eun Il & Haegum Plus

Kang Eun Il is one of the world’s most acclaimed Haegum artists and is regarded as the forerunner of crossover music combining traditional Korean music with non-traditional genres. Alongside the Yoshida Brothers of Japan and the Twelve Girls Band of China, Kang Eun-Il’s HaegumPlus is emerging as one of the most prominent musical groups to represent Asia using their indigenous instruments. Kang Eun Il’s HaegumPlus uses Korean traditional music to express pure crossover music that spans across time and place. The music displays the Haegum’s global potential and universal appeal, translating its originally rough tonal sound into a new musical style full of beautiful melodies. The resulting musical experience is like the unfolding of a beautiful lyric poem.

A musical pioneer, featured haegum artist Kang Eun-Il has performed with world renowned artists and groups such as Bobby McFerrin, Luciano Pavarotti, Yoshida Brothers, Salta Cello, NHK Orchestra, and the KBS Korean Traditional Music Orchestra. She has made tremendous contributions to the popularization and globalization of the Haegum and has opened up a whole new genre for this versatile instrument.

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Paulo Martelli

Praised for his lyrical voice and ebullient virtuosity, Paulo Martelli is recognized as one of Brazil's greatest and most influential guitarists. A gifted performer, he has appeared frequently in concerts, master classes and on television, displaying both remarkable facility and astute interpretation. He is also a dedicated scholar and pedagogue, and through his efforts has become one of the leading proponents of the classical guitar in Brazil.

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Woody Pak

Acclaimed musician, composer and producer Woody Pak develops and conceptualizes diverse musical projects, from award winning film scores to gold certified dance hits, to hybrid world music crossover productions. His deep exploration of the dialogue between different musical forms creates surprising, powerful compositions. And his active interest in creative collaboration has led to a unique catalog that challenges genres and musical boundaries.

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G*LEE

G*LEE is a New York City bred multi-artist, riveting as an MC/rapper, DJ, producer, singer/songwriter, composer, and lyricist. At the age of 14 she was admitted to the prestigious Juilliard Pre-College Division, and then to the acclaimed Professional Performing Arts High School at 16. Her craft as a DJ/turntablist began when she was 13 and throughout the years she has paved her way to work with notable DJs and spin at A-List venues. She is a rising artist known for her laid-back style, indie persona mixed with her roots in hip hop culture. Her music is eclectic and diverse as her inspirations range from Coldplay to Bjork. Not being labeled to one, she instead embraces an eclectically unique and diverse genre infused with a smooth touch of spoken poetry. Many can expect her to jab a rhyme and remix over sounds like Lykke Li and even to the vibes of Mark Ronson. From her childhood, living in different cities shaped G*LEE to establish her own unique style in music allowing listeners to relive and almost visualize her music. She makes a historic mark in her lyrics covering topics of social, political, and life issues. In 2009, G*LEE began her first self-titled EP (More Than This) produced by herself, Woody Pak, and the infamous Twilite Tone (YNot). She continues to build her career with upcoming projects and collaborations that will definitely deliver a fresh approach to music and arts.

* More Than This EP will be released in the summer of 2010 (specific date N/A)

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Last For One

Last For One are the 1st Place winners of the 2005 International Battle of the Year, considered the “World Cup” of b-boying, and are one of the quintessential crews representing South Korea, a country that has become synonymous with b-boying greatness. Through works such as “Dynamic Korea,” a promotional video commissioned by the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, and “All 4 One,” a commercial that became a popular hit on YouTube as well as being a work of art in its own right, Last For One has helped bring mainstream attention to a once-underground art.

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