Join us on April 16th to hear from writer, filmmaker, and Asian American Writers' Workshop co-founder Curtis Chin. He'll be in conversation with Steve Haruch, senior producer of This Is Nashville from WPLN News.
The conversation will take place at The Porch on April 16th and start at 4:00 PM. The event is free, but be sure to RSVP! We'll also be sharing some info about our 2023 API Book Drive and collecting books if you want to bring one!
Updated: Mar 8, 2023
We’re grateful for all the contributions that Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander womxn have made throughout history! Be sure to follow us on social media this month as we lift up API womxn and their accomplishments.
We also have a limited print run of shirts to help us continue celebrating and supporting API womxn in Middle Tennessee. There a few different shirts available:
These shirts will only be available for the next month, so make sure to grab yours ASAP!
Updated: Feb 19, 2023
Shoes Off Nashville Presents: API Middle Tennessee Fundraising Concert
On February 18th, 2023, Shoes Off Nashville hosted a benefits concert for API Middle Tennessee featuring local API artists! See some photos and learn more about the artists below!
More About the Artists
Strange Curry
Strange Curry is a US-based Hindi band, a multicultural music act that brings together the elements of East and West. The band creates a unique blend of music that surpasses age, genre, and even language. The band speaks in Taal and Ragas and also various modes and time signatures, and the result is something special, which cannot be heard very often. The band members come from diverse backgrounds and bring their own signature to something which transcends boundaries. They play Hindi and English songs with equal passion and ease.
Jerome Goosman
An Austin, Texas native who moved to the East Coast, Jerome Goosman is a hired gun guitarist turned singer-songwriter. Best described as a little bit pop, a little more blues with a hint of folk, and a touch of alternative, he combines his old school guitar style with more contemporary sounding music. facebook | instagram | youtube
Troubadour Blue
Troubadour Blue blends evocative songwriting and compelling musical arrangements, daring you not to feel something when listening to their melodies. Formed by a trio of musicians based in Nashville, Tennessee, Troubadour Blue’s members include Daniel Kim Ethridge and siblings Brenna and Eli Wheeler. Through the various instrumental combinations by the multi- instrumentalists and three-part harmonies, the band transports listeners into the stories of their songs.
David Unlayao
David Unlayao's known for his smooth vocal runs and enormous range as well as his original songwriting style. He's a little bit pop, a lot a bit country, with a sprinkle of rock on top. His new single "Front Row Seat" is an energetic, refreshing take on a love song. After going viral on TikTok, Spotify made him the cover of their top independent playlist, "Fresh Finds" with over 1 million followers. His raw lyrics and soulful voice set Filipino-American David Unlayao apart from the rest of the crowd as he's always aiming to push boundaries. In addition to playing on Nashville's Broadway St., at The Ryman Auditorium, and weekends at The 12/30 Club, David Unlayao is in the studio recording his next EP.
Shoes Off Nashville is a multi-faceted project created to celebrate and empower the Asian Pacific Islander community in Nashville, Tennessee.
API Middle Tennessee is an Asian and Pacific Islander-serving nonprofit organization working towards racial justice by building API community, lifting API voices, and celebrating API identities.
