http://asianweek.com/2001_06_01/feature.html
8th wonder’s first
collective word spray took place four years ago at
Bindlestiff Studio, the epicenter of Filipino American
art. Although the original intention (in 2000) of
bringing four upcoming Pinay and four Pinoy wordsmiths
together was supposed to be for only one weekend
showcase and CD project, it was an insoluble chemistry
of next-gen energies and ancestral magic combined.
Ranging between the ages of 24-30, these seven
individual artists have backgrounds in theatrical,
musical, film, slam poetry, academic, and political
realms. Eclectic in styles and perspectives any given
8th wonder show promises the sensuality, genuineness,
rebellion and promise of their time. Much like the
carved majesty of the Banaue Rice Terraces of the
Philippines of which they have been named after, 8th
wonder performance poetry collective identifies the
bayanihan spirit of their Filipino community as the
main source of fuel as their career extends farther
than expected. Having traveled to Chicago, Seattle,
Los Angeles, San Deigo, New York, Ohio, Hawaii and the
Philippines painting wordscapes, 8th wonder has also
been featured on STIR TV, Filipinas Magazine,
AsianWeek, KMEL, KPFA (bay area), and KPFK (los
angeles).
collective word spray took place four years ago at
Bindlestiff Studio, the epicenter of Filipino American
art. Although the original intention (in 2000) of
bringing four upcoming Pinay and four Pinoy wordsmiths
together was supposed to be for only one weekend
showcase and CD project, it was an insoluble chemistry
of next-gen energies and ancestral magic combined.
Ranging between the ages of 24-30, these seven
individual artists have backgrounds in theatrical,
musical, film, slam poetry, academic, and political
realms. Eclectic in styles and perspectives any given
8th wonder show promises the sensuality, genuineness,
rebellion and promise of their time. Much like the
carved majesty of the Banaue Rice Terraces of the
Philippines of which they have been named after, 8th
wonder performance poetry collective identifies the
bayanihan spirit of their Filipino community as the
main source of fuel as their career extends farther
than expected. Having traveled to Chicago, Seattle,
Los Angeles, San Deigo, New York, Ohio, Hawaii and the
Philippines painting wordscapes, 8th wonder has also
been featured on STIR TV, Filipinas Magazine,
AsianWeek, KMEL, KPFA (bay area), and KPFK (los
angeles).
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