The late Grammy-winning conductor Seiji Ozawa. Matt Cameron, drummer for Pearl Jam. and Grammy-nominated violinist Anne Akiko Meyers are among the 2024 inductees of the Asian Hall of Fame. The class will be announced at a launch event, “Celebrate Asia festival,” on May 1 at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles.
The Celebrate Asia festival is an annual benefit for the Women Founders Fund, which supports diversity among women in technology, entertainment and the arts. May is Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
Ozawa, who died on February 6 at the age of 88, was recognized internationally through his work as music director of the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, the San Francisco Symphony, the Vienna State Opera and the Boston Symphony Orchestra. It won a Grammy in 2016 for Best Opera Recording Ravel: L'Enfant Et Les Sortilèges; Shehérazade.
Cameron first gained fame as the drummer for Soundgarden, which he joined in 1986. He appeared on every studio album by the band until their breakup in 1997. In 1998, Cameron was invited to join Pearl Jam on tour and subsequently became permanent member of the band. Cameron has won two Grammys for his work with Pearl Jam: Best Metal Performance for “Spoonman” and Best Hard Rock Performance for “Black Hole Sun.”
Meyers received her first Grammy nod late last year Fandango, a live recording with Gustavo Dudamel and the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which was nominated for Best Classical Compilation. Her 2023-24 season includes performances with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic.
Here's a quick look at this year's three other music-related honorees:
John Paris, drummer for Earth, Wind & Fire since 2001, played in the Asian Hall of Fame Under water human trafficking rescue charity album.
Malea Emma Tjandrawidjaja, which he interpreted “The Star-Spangled Banner” in American Idol aged seven (and given a golden ticket by judges Lionel Richie, Katy Perry and Luke Bryan to return and compete in 2027) is the recipient of the Asian Innovation Award. The award includes a grant check, an invitation to record a song with pianist Ed Roth in Robby Krieger's private studio, and opportunities to perform at the May festival and the October Ceremony.
Lydia Lee, choir director at John Muir Middle School in Burbank, California, received the Asian Women in the Arts Award for her work in music education. Her choir will perform Beethoven's “Ode to Joy” in German with a professional adult choir and ensemble at the October 19 induction ceremony.
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