New York, NY (Top40 Charts) A seductive and passionate voice, evocative songwriting, and formal training make Dawn Xiana Moon one of the most distinctive Asian-American singers of her generation. The singer-songwriter, known for combining folk and pop with influences from jazz and traditional Chinese music, will celebrate her birthday by performing a special concert at Martyrs' in
Chicago on Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 7-8pm.
Moon was born in Singapore, a cultural melting pot with a rich mixture of Chinese, British, Thai, Indian, Japanese, and Malaysian backgrounds. She began her musical training early, studying classical piano at the age of five; not long after, her family moved to the United States, settling just outside of Detroit. Her piano, a gift from her grand-uncle, traveled the 9000 miles to their new home.
She has performed in 10 cities and released two albums; over the last few years, the singer-songwriter has been exploring her roots, fusing elements from traditional Chinese music with her signature blend of folk, pop, and jazz. The result is a musical brew in several languages that draws influences from sources as disparate as Han Dynasty literature and Americana.
But this synthesis of world cultures takes a back seat to Moon's earthy songwriting and soulful vocals. She continues to wrestle with themes of brokenness, identity, redemption, and hope, delivering every note with raw conviction; Moon's music reveals an intense honesty. "There are so many things I struggle to articulate in normal conversation," she says. "But with music, there's an immense freedom, even requirement, to drop our pretenses and reveal the mess."
"A powerful multi-octave voice and lyrics that paint pictures and tell a story in your mind... one of my favorite performers." - Michael Teach,
Chicago Acoustic Underground
Saturday, August 29, 2015 from 7-8pm
Martyrs'
3855 N. Lincoln Ave.
Chicago, IL 60613
773.404.9494
Admission: $8.00
Online ticket sales: https://www.martyrslive.com/sat-aug-29-7pm-8
