A behind-scenes-look at our CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND musicians
The cast of CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND is made up of some incredible musicians, on and off stage. Check out some of our talented cast's personal music projects, and don't be surprised if you feel the urge to add them—and the whole CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND soundtrack—to your playlist this summer.
MAYDA
Based here in Minnesota, Mayda is a Korean Adoptee and multi-musician/artist/producer. Her unique pop sound has led her to tour globally with successful self-DIY tours in Europe, Asia, SE Asia, Puerto Rico, and Hawaii. In addition, Mayda's sound has been featured on shows from Good Morning America to Jersey Shore. Also, Mayda has coined herself as a "wanna be jingle writer" working with MyTalk1071fm The Weekly Dish, The MN Twins, Target campaigns and more.
“Her R&B-infused pop is undeniably fresh, as she swings between pared-down acoustic struts, full-band funkadelic blasts, and electronic drumbeats and synth flourishes that would make the Purple One proud. The result is a slick, expansive, and evolving pop sound…The prolific young soul singer is just beginning her journey, but it’s hard not to anticipate big things from the petite yet larger-than-life pop songstress.”
-Andrea Swensson, The Current
Shawn Mouacheupao
Shawn Mouacheupao is a Hmong American Composer and Drummer based in Saint Paul.
“Being a drummer for a long time, immediately you can hear that most of my compositions are rhythm heavy and repetitive. My songs are meant to be simple, catchy, and thoughtful. Producing music was something I did not expect to fall in love with. In the future, I would like to open my own public space where I can continue teaching music. In the meantime, you will find me working on projects, creating with friends, and exploring life.”
Listen to these incredible arrangements and partnerships on Shawn’s YouTube channel.
Danielle Troiano
After attending school in the Twin Cities, Danielle Troiano now jumps between NYC & Minneapolis to pursue their artistic career. Danielle is a queer Filipina, singer-songwriter, & actor currently working on releasing her first EP titled D’LOURDES.
“D'LOURDES is my personal war cry for honesty, authenticity, & freedom. With this project, I want to be a beacon of expression for the artistic & unsure queer POCs that I never had growing up. I strive to create visuals that uphold the stories of love, lust, trauma, & heartbreak in my music.”
D’LOURDES is scheduled to be released May 8th. To learn more about this project, check out their Seed & Spark page for visuals and a deep dive into Danielle's music
Christopher T Pow
In addition to acting, Christopher Pow is a multi-instrumentalist based in Chicago. You can check out a number of incredible covers as well as touching originals on his Instagram below.
To experience this rock star cast live, get your tickets to CAMBODIAN ROCK BAND, running June 8 through July 31 at the Jungle Theater, coproduced by the Jungle and Theater Mu. PAY AS YOU ARE tickets go on sale May 11.