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Dawen Birth name Dawen Wang
王大文Origin Chicago, IL Genres Soul, R&B Occupations Singer-songwriter Website dawen.us Notable instruments Piano, keyboard, guitar Dawen is an American singer-songwriter and keyboardist who gained prominence when he won Kollaboration Acoustic 4. [1] His single "Wake Up" deals with issues of Asian American stereotypes and prejudice towards minorities. Known for his socially conscious music, Dawen has recently become popular for translating famous songs into Chinese. [2]
Early life
Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dawen grew up in Lexington. At the age of 14, Dawen moved to Hong Kong before returning to the US to study in a college. [3]
Career
Dawen started off in Chicago playing at open mics and at various music venues. In 2010 he decided to move to LA to further pursue his music career. In 2009 he released his debut "American Me" and followed with a college tour. He is currently working on an EP slated for a release in the fall (autumn) of 2011. [4]
References
- ^ http://iamkoream.com/dawen-wins-kollaboration-acoustic-4/
- ^ http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1382185/Rebecca-Blacks-death-threat-inducing-song-Friday-Chinese-Dawen.html
- ^ http://jizo-entertainment.com/interviews/DAWEN_Interview.htm
- ^ http://wai-taiwan.com/2011/08/dawen-shares-his-chicago-pride/
Categories:- 1981 births
- Living people
- People from Cambridge, Massachusetts
- American musicians of Chinese descent
- American people of Taiwanese descent
- American singer-songwriters
- American keyboardists
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