Multi_Artist Dad of 2 Exploring Ways to Create.

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Bochan has dedicated her life to spearheading and continuing to sow the seeds of the Neo-Cambodian musical breakout movement. By collaborating with adept pianist and producer, Arlen Hart, Bochan effortlessly bridges the East West gap with an inimitable, soulful yet sweet indie-pop vibe. She wisely and authentically draws on her dual country upbringing; combining influences from the ultra urban Oakland scene, coupled with her deep rooted Cambodian inspiration and fellowship, to create her infectious new sound. 

Bochan grew up singing in her father’s Cambodian American bands. The evolution that Bochan witnessed (and took an active part in) is audible today in the ardent Cambodian music circuit, which has moved from Rock Roots to its current inception. Honoring, yet stepping bravely away from traditional style, she attempts to usher in a new musical age. 

“Desires”, her first single, shows how her music transcends genres and stereotypes, by affecting the pop realm while simultaneously maintaining artistic integrity. Her latest release titled “Chnam Oun 16” (or, “I am 16”), featuring Raashan Ahmad from Crown City Rockers, shakes up convention, by remaking the classic Cambodian rock anthem about women coming of age. The new version retains textures and tones of the original Farfisa organ, while the lyrics alternate between English and Khmer. Listen to this catching and artful remix, along with other Bochan singles like “The Music” available on iTunes now. View the powerful, culturally sensitive yet exposing music video for “Chnam Oun 16” live on VEVO. 

Wait- there’s more? Yes. Her debut solo album, titled “Full Monday Moon” is scheduled for full release fall 2011, which already has the press abuzz prerelease- 

Dubbed by the Cambodian Alliance for the Arts as: “America’s first Cambodian-American female solo singer”, adding that, “Bochan is the first Cambodian-American female artist to release a solo album of original works in to the iTunes catalog. The album explores every genre from funk to dub to electronic to jazz. Her blending of tradition and innovation makes ‘Full Moon Monday’ a clear choice for something to love in 2011”. 

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