January 2012
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December 2011
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Watchsleeplesslyyours:
Nakashi truck!! Live, mobile amplified music ministry on a truck at the #NELAHolidayParade. Wish @Dzianband was here
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June 2011
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May 2011
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April 2011
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On #EllaBakerDay at @UVA, Ruby Sales: “We...
March 2011
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3/18 Benefit for Quake/Tsunami Relief in...
Benefit for Quake/Tsunami Relief in Japan: Dzian! + Fire in the Belly Dance Co. – Surf Rock Belly Dance Extravaganza! Dzian! revives the ecstasy of vintage rock from Asia. The band curates and masters the style of Taiwanese a-go-go, Japanese eleki, Indo-rock, Thai disco and shadow music, Khmer pop, Middle Eastern bellydance surf, and more. Fire in the Belly Dance Co., a professional belly...
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WatchSurf Rock Belly Dance Extravaganza w/ Fire in the Belly! A rare combo, even on Youtube! Friday, March 18 at Al Hamraa 929 Second Street SE, Charlottesville, VA 22902. Doors open at 9:30pm; $8.
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February 2011
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WatchKhmer psychedelic revival at its finest: radio performance by our inspiration @DengueFever
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Popcorn Populates WTJU Rock Marathon
This week, the tune Popcorn will populate the WTJU Rock Marathon. On Saturday Feb 19, 7pm, we will deliver our bellydance surf synth version live on radio with DJ Baconfat.
Thursday Feb 17, 9am, DJ Hummingbird Feeder of WTJU will spin his favorite Popcorn version on a special show “Moog in the Morning” for the Rock Marathon coming Thursday. Tune in to the Popcorn universe.
The...
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January 2011
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December 2010
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Genealogy of Clothes of Tears as Chinese-Language... →
Genealogy of versions of “Clothes of Tears” (originally 涙のドレス, or 淚的衣裳 in the style of Taiwanese enka (enka in Chinese language). Most of the tracks were released in Taiwan. One, however, was released in Singapore. My two favorite versions are include:
By Lena Lim, Singapore (1973?):
The earliest version (1969) by Zhu Mimi:
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November 2010
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WatchWatch the full set (42 min): feat. bellydancer/hype-woman Aurie Hsu (of Nakashi Dancers and Fire in the Belly)
We had a blast playing at the Taiwan Center (associated with the Taipei Office of Economic and Cultural Affairs). The crowd, across generations, loved it! Mrs. Wang of the Board of Directors of the Taiwan Center said our music made her love rock music. She said, “it’s like an...
WatchWendy and Carey made a stop at Carey’s sister Amy’s office in Rochester, NH. We performed a stripped down version of Hebenna and received great audience participation!
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Taiwanese Nakasi Floats
Macy’s Parade ain’t got nothing on Taiwanese Nakasi floats. Happy Thanksgiving!
With extreme LED:
With a “sky” of lanterns:
Performing for gods:
Traditional blue truck:
Look out for our very Nakasi truck with Dzian! and Nakashi Dancers at the Charlottesville’s Dogwood Parade in Charlottesville in April 2011!
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Our Chinese Bio
Sonia Hsu (Wendy’s mom) helped us translate our bio into Chinese. Thanks, Sonia!
“贊樂團”是北美第一個那卡西衝浪摇滾樂團。“贊”在台灣話的意思是“超極酷”。我們主要是彈奏六○年代, 七○年代流行於台灣, 日本, 印尼, 寮國, 馬來西亞, 泰國, 新加坡以及法國, 美國及更多其他地區的音樂。我們演唱多達 10 種不同的語言，在台灣稱之為阿哥哥, 在日本稱之為ELEKI, 印尼GARAGE ROCK, 在泰國則稱SHADOW MUSIC, 馬來西亞謂之POP YEH YEH, 和台灣布袋戲及其觀眾所熟悉的VENTURES熱門音樂。我們的演出時而會加上那卡西舞蹈團及精彩的肚皮舞客串表演。我們很適合在募款活動, 婚禮, 會議, 節日娛興, 生日慶祝, 宴會,...
October 2010
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Dzian! = THATband, 12/18
We’re excited to announce that we will be participating in THATCampVA conference (for technology & humanities geeks) fun this year. On Saturday evening 12/18, we will perform at 12th Street Tap House near UVa’s campus. Here’s a nice preview writeup posted the official conference site:
Best of all? Dzian! is led by digital humanists: Scholars’ Lab denizens and fellows, UVa...