Live Performances
Learn more about the speakers and performers at the Regional Connector Celebration! Join us on Saturday, September 9 at the Little Tokyo Arts District Station.
Keiko Agena (MC)
Keiko Agena is best known for her series regular roles on PRODIGAL SON and GILMORE GIRLS as well as guest star and recurring roles on BETTER CALL SAUL, DOOM PATROL, 13 REASONS WHY, SHAMELESS and SCANDAL. As an improviser Keiko continues to perform at various venues around Los Angeles and as a writer she’s published an Artist Workbook titled NO MISTAKES.
DanAKADan (MC)
Dan is an indie rap artist based in Los Angeles. He balances his work as an emcee with his work in creative production - helping brands & companies share their story with an AANHPI focus. He’s also a twin. So that’s something. @DANakaDAN across all socials!
Tsugu Itagaki (DJ)
Tsugu Itagaki is a Japanese artist born and raised in Kumamoto, Japan. Tsugu began his Djing career in the early 2000s. Primarily influenced by American musical genres such as Soul, Jazz and Hip-Hop he decided to make the move to Los Angeles in the year 2007 to expand his Djing Career. Being a native of Japan, he has taken notice of the recent rise in popularity and demand for Japanese City Pop music. Tsugu grew up listening to it. Thanks in part to social media sites such as Youtube exposing new audiences to music once only heard in Japan, Tsugu has now made it a mission to help bridge the divide between Japanese artist and Western listeners.
Tsugu can be found djing throughout Los Angeles, including residencies at Part Time Lover, Homage Brewery, and The Let’s Go! Disco. You can also find him selling records, including hard to find Japanese imports, via his company We Share Records, or check out his playlist on Spotify.
Lauren Moon (DJ)
Lauren Moon (she/they) is a music lover living in Los Angeles. You can catch her spinning her favorite femme-driven pop songs from here and abroad at Little Tokyo's Tuesday Night Cafe and KCHUNG Radio 1630 AM.
J-Town Taiko Club (Performer)
1:05 PM
J-Town Taiko Club is a community Taiko class run through the Terasaki Budokan in Little Tokyo, led by Maceo Hernandez and Walter Nishinaika. They have classes on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Los Angeles Taiko Collective is a performing ensemble made up of Professional taiko players from all over the LA area.
Arthur Nakano (Performer)
1:40 PM
Sandino (Performer)
2:15PM
Unkal Bean (Performer)
2:50PM
Lorenzo Punchello Hollis AKA Unkal Bean is an independent recording artist born and raised in Chicago and now residing in the Los Angeles Skid Row community. Introduced to music at a young age and inspired by all genres of music, he released his first album in 2008. He has explored genres from hip hop to alternative, reggae and rock. He has shared the stage with hip hop legends, participated in film and television projects, and frequently performs at non profit and political events. Unkal Bean has faced a number of trials, tribulations and adversity and continues to push forward with self-released singles, EPs and albums with his fierce artistic spirit and vision. His music is available across all streaming platforms.
Super Group (Performer)
3:25PM
Super Group is a collective of Asian American musicians – Paul Dateh, Goh Nakamura, Priska and Shinkawasaki. Every member brings forth over a decade of experience as individual singer-songwriters. Together, their distinct styles intertwine into captivating harmonies and arrangements, creating music that's both genuine and resonant. United not only by music but by 12+ years of friendship, Super Group's performances feature an enchanting synergy of heartfelt melodies and enduring connections. Today, they'll be joined by legendary drummer Abraham Kim.
“Atomic” Nancy Sekizawa (Performer)
4:00PM
Nancy Sekizawa aka “Atomic Nancy” is a singer, songwriter, DJ and performer with deep roots in the Little Tokyo community. At age 16, she was the first Japanese American singer with Hiroshima, and has been a choir member with First AME Church since 2001. She has performed with Nobuko Miyamoto’s Great Leap since 1980. She has spent the last 37 years as an addiction and substance use disorder specialist with the Asian American Drug Abuse Program, and DJs 45 vinyl records from the legendary Atomic Cafe jukebox, where she is a family owner.