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CiTR -- Asian Wave

by CiTR & Discorder Magazine

Tune in to Asian Wave 101 to listen to some of the best music from the Chinese language and Korean music industries, as well the latest news coming from the two entertainment powerhouses of the Asian pop scene. The latest hits from established artists, rookies only just debuted, independent artists and classic songs from both industries, can all be heard on Asian Wave 101, as well as commentary, talk and artist spotlights of unsigned Canadian talent. Only on CiTR 101.9 FM.

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Episodes

  1. Asian Wave 101, September 7, 2016 FINAL Show

    Sad to say, but this is the final time Asian Wave 101 will be on air for the foreseeable future. Thank you to CiTR for taking a chance on an inexperienced broadcaster when no one else would, and thank YOU all the listeners, I've lasted this long because of your support. Also, special thanks to...

  2. Asian Wave 101, August 31, 2016 Show

    This week, we get a taste of the indie scene in Taiwan, with a very popular trio called Cosmos People. Also on this week, some of the latest from Korea's urban music scene, and strange mix of bubblegum pop and reggae that only a Kpop girl group could pull off. All that and more on this week's…

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  3. Asian Wave 101, August 24, 2016 Show

    Hebe Tien offers her perspective on finding love in this modern age. A Korean New jack swing artist showcases his style and a South Korean rap queen returns to the spotlight. Yu Feng from China displays a minimalist, traditional R&B sound, not common in his industry. What more is there to say?…

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  4. Asian Wave 101, August 17, 2016 Show

    Ever wonder which Korean song was the most influential on modern K-Pop? Listen and find out! Also, a good balance of love songs from artists such as the talented Yoga Lin and Angela Chang. We hear from YG Entertainment's latest girl group, and Megan Lee rounds off the playlist with a highly...

  5. Asian Wave 101, August 10, 2016 Show

    A wide array of ballad tracks with a few other styles thrown into the mix. Ballad queen Della Wu with a sad but very inspirational song from her latest album, Subin with a self-written and composed song and Jay Chou returning to his R&B roots with a song dedicated to his infant daughter. Also,...

  6. Asian Wave 101, August 3, 2016 Show

    A good mix of different styles, sure to be fun for the whole family! Khalil Fong is still releasing singles before unveiling his first full length album in over 2 years. Chinese singer alan brings a touch of "wuxia" flavour and Taeyeon of Girls' Generation sings a quality single perfect for…

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  7. Asian Wave 101, July 27, 2016 Show

    A mix of different styles and crossover work. Chinese idols singing in Korean and Korean idols singing in Chinese? I wonder what it will sound like. Also in the mix, Zhou Mi of Super Junior-M getting his chance to stand in the spotlight, and Heize bringing back the old school in collaboration…

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  8. Asian Wave 101, July 20, 2016 Show

    An interesting collection of styles, from R&B and hip hop to rock and electronic. Neon Bunny, bona fide indie, experimental singer-songwriter is back with a new full-length album. Jay Chou dedicates a new album to his infant daughter, and Jay Park & Ugly Duck keeps the party going with a...

  9. Asian Wave 101, July 13, 2016 Show

    An interesting mix of styles this week. From rock to R&B to reggae and other great genres starting with "R". Della Wu is back with a new album, tackling more diverse genres outside of ballads. Khalil Fong releases another new single leading up to the release of his album in September. The Wonder...

  10. Asian Wave 101, July 6, 2016 Show

    This week, in honour of 4Minute's disbandment, we have Volume Up, one of their best releases in their 6 years together. Also on the show, old and new faces in the industry. Patrick Brasca sings the anthem for this year's International Children's Games held in Taiwan, and Jess Lee brings this…

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  11. Asian Wave 101 June 29, 2016 Show

    We really need more duets. So that's why I brought in Sun Nan and Han Hong. Also from the Mandarin language music industry, G.U.T.S bringing a straightforward, gritty hip hop track, not commonly heard in that industry. Kisum refuses to be defined only by her looks and brings a solid effort from...

  12. Asian Wave 101, June 22, 2016 Show

    We have an interesting mix of styles on the show this week. Jane Zhang brings an unexpected but welcome EDM tracks, and BTS from Korea are showcasing their ability to bare their emotions. Eric Chou has the ballad of the week, and SISTAR doesn't like cheaters. Canadian musicians featured this week...

  13. Asian Wave 101, June 15, 2016 Show

    Not as much music as usual this week, but I promise more next week. Khalil Fong is finally back after a year and will also be releasing a new full-length album after two years. EXO is bringing the new Trap and R&B fusion style. Jess Lee bringing a song more aggressive than her usual fare, and…

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  14. Asian Wave 101, June 8, 2016 Show

    There is never a shortage of different styles within Asian music. Taiwanese rock band 831 brings punk rock styling to Mandarin music, to accompany Janice Yan's power ballad. Korea is going through an R&B music revival, and I have the latest efforts in that movement from Hoody of AOMG and...

  15. Asian Wave 101, June 1, 2016 Show

    Music is a platform for social change, and that's what Cui Jian's "Nothing To My Name" is all about. It was the unofficial anthem for the 1989 student protests in Beijing. We also have tastes of more conventional pop from Korea and Japan, Mandarin rock from Taiwan as well as the re-interpretation...

  16. Asian Wave 101, April 20, 2016 Show

    This week on Asian Wave 101, I bring to you a mixture of different styles, from disco and funk to pop rock, as well as R&B and hip hop. Some of the artists you'll hear this week include the usually wacky and zany Block B, slowing it down and bringing the softer hip hop sound, and Hong Kong's pop...

  17. Asian Wave 101, April 6, 2016 Show

    This week is the ballad special. Mandopop Love Song Queens Christine Fan and Fish Leong start us off, followed by Eric Nam, Yoga Lin and Claire Kuo among others. It's a soothing episode of soothing sounds to soothe the soul. This week's Canadian artists, Lucas Teague and Jordan Lorenzo, bring the...

  18. Asian Wave 101, March 30, 2016 Show

    This week on Asian Wave 101, we have a variety of styles and sounds. From Jun Hyo Seong's dance tracks to hip hop with Paloalto, you'll find something you'll like. Also on this week's show, JJ Lin with another amazing audio experience with the dummy head recorded "A Song For You," and inspiring…

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  19. Asian Wave 101, March 23, 2016 Show

    This week on Asian Wave 101, it's the trendy edition. Asian music industries are going some transitional phases and more sounds are finding their way to the airwaves across the Pacific. Korean boy band GOT7 bringing a sound inspired by trap music, Lu Han and Hyomin bring more modern R&B sounds....

  20. Asian Wave 101, March 16, 2016 Show

    Apologies for the absence last week! This week, an interesting mix. Namie Amuro starts us off with a song completely in English, reminding us all to keep our heads up and that you can do anything you set your mind to. Also in the mix, folk rock singer-songwriter William "Weibird" Wei, Yezi and…

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  21. Asian Wave 101, March 2, 2016 Fundrive Special

    It's our favorite time of the year at CiTR, it's FUNDRIVE! For the Fundrive special, we're joined by Angela Chang with something inspirational to kick us off, indie singer Eddy Kim with Beenzino and Khalil Fong to wrap up. Music aside, I'm joined in studio by some very special guests, including...

  22. Asian Wave 101, February 24, 2016 Show

    This week, we have an interview with local singer, rapper and producer Raiel. The interview heard today is only a portion and the whole interview will be up on my SoundCloud soon. This week, we have Korean R&B singer DEAN, showcasing his diverse sound and adventurous collaboration with American...

  23. Asian Wave 101, February 17, 2016 Show

    This week's show features the experimental sounds of JJ Lin, and his foray into "dummy head recording." Yezi of FIESTAR, is reborn as one of the fiercest female MCs in Korea with Cider and her first solo EP "Foresight Dream." SEVENTEEN and Rainbow from South Korea are here to show you just two...

  24. Asian Wave 101, February 10, 2016 Show

    Another late start so short show, my apologies! This week, some smoother sounds in honour of Valentine's Day coming up in a few days. DEAN with Crush and Jeff Bernat, three talented vocalists, delivering some old Boyz II Men vibes. Jane Zhang with "Forever," a welcome change from her usual ballad...

  25. Asian Wave 101, February 3, 2016 Show

    Bit of a shorter show this week, my apologies. This week, Jolin Tsai is starting us off with her EDM influenced sound. Chancelor and Bumkey with the slick, smooth polished sounds of R&B, a song that I played before but did not get the chance to cover in depth. Our Canadian artist for February 3…

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  26. Asian Wave 101, January 27, 2016 Show

    This week, CNBLUE searches for their "Cinderella" with a single and album released September 2015. Ailee, showing off why she's called "Korea's Beyonce" and how no one has been able to take that title from her. Not-so-common, acoustic sounds from J.Arie and Mandarin music this week, and the...

  27. Asian Wave 101, January 20, 2016 Show

    A shorter show this week, my apologies once again! This week, Zico of Block B going back to the basics with the hard hitting, gritty Veni Vidi Vici. Singer-dancer Niko Sun, part of a less common breed, bring the slick R&B feel, as well as Rosie and Landy Wen. Song Jieun of Korean girl group…

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  28. Asian Wave 101, January 13, 2016 Show

    Bright and cheery, unlike the weather, Korean girl group Lovelyz with "For You" to put a smile on your face. JJ Lin displaying a very experimental sound with "Adolescent," showcasing a new album and new sound, through dummy head recording to put you right there, at the performance. Japanese hip…

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  29. Asian Wave 101, January 6, 2016 Show

    First show of the 2016, Happy New Year! This week, plenty of indie talent to show a different side of the Asian entertainment world. From South Korea, Neon Bunny, who proudly declares she needs no label to make music, that's what makes it original. Bii from Taiwan brings his own take on music,...

  30. Asian Wave 101, December 23, 2015 Show, Winter Special

    It's the last show of 2015! This week, some Asian songs that are suitable to the winter season. Korean boy band SHINee, R&B singer Boni, Taiwanese-American Mandopop newcomer Rosie and Eric are bringing the smooth sounds to warm your hearts for the winter. Also featured this week, BoA, the Queen…

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  31. Asian Wave 101, December 16,2015 Show

    This week is the countdown in no particular order of my top songs of the 2015 year. Simon Dominic bringing the nostalgic vibes of the West Coast, Khalil spreading the positive message of letting music transcend all. It was another great year for G.E.M., Primary bringing another slick production...

  32. Asian Wave 101, December 9, 2015 Show

    The latest release from Korean girl group f(x) following the departure of member Sulli, showcasing their new softer, EDM sound. From the Chinese-language music industry, Taiwan's William "Weibird" Wei, one of Mandarin music's most beloved rock singer-songwriters, and also Hong Kong pop artist...

  33. Asian Wave 101, November 25, 2015 Broadcast

    The first taste of hip hop music in a Chinese language this week, with Taiwanese group Da Mouth. Joey Yung has made her return to music with a new mini-album and A-Mei continues to dominate with her star power and strong vocals and sheer musicality. Also featured is Hyukoh, one of the hottest…

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  34. Asian Wave 101, November 18, 2015 Show

    Without really intending to have it this way, it is unofficial Asian R&B day! G.E.M. is back with a brand new full length album, preceded by a special release project of releasing 10 new songs with 10 new music videos. Two of the freshest faces in Korean R&B Hoody Kim and DΞΔN bringing the sultry...

  35. Asian Wave 101, Oct. 28, 2015

    The foul-mouthed, unapologetic, viral hip hop sensation Black Nut with Verbal Jint and San E, and the freshest faces in the industry in Korean music today. Also on the list, Sodagreen's lead single from their upcoming album "Winter: Endless" as well as the bright and upbeat Qi Wei from the…

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  36. Asian Wave 101, Oct. 21, 2015

    Ever wonder what rock music sounds like when interpreted by Mandarin speaking artists? This week should answer those your questions, with folk-rock singer-songwriter William Wei aka Weibird, and Taiwanese punk band 831. Of course, Han Seungyeon of Kara cannot be neglected as she's bringing her…

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  37. Asian Wave 101, September 30, 2015

    A new release from the global dream team Got7, a collaboration between two talented singers, both from different industries. f(x), Jay Chou, renowned singer-songwriter David Tao on today's playlist. Gary of LeeSSang showing once again how awesome he is, and a very promising up and comer from…

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  38. Asian Wave 101, September 23, 2015

    Just feel good music this week, with the styles of Khalil Fong, Jolin Tsai, Paloalto and Lim Kim played this week. Making news this week, there is no way possible SM Entertainment could ever stop the Chinese escapees from making bank.

  39. Asian Wave 101, September 16, 2015

    A-Lin - I'm Worth It-Guilt Jun Jin feat. Eric - Wow Wow Wow-#REAL# Red Velvet - Dumb Dumb-The Red JJ Lin - If Only-Genesis Gentleman's Vibe - Titled-Baeside Alien Huang - Forget Me-Forget Me - Single Unpretty Rapstar - Don't Stop-Unpretty Rapstar 2 Track 1 S.H.E - Super Star-Super Star Jooyoung...

  40. Asian Wave 101, September 9, 2015

    9Muses - Glue-Glue - Single Yen-j - Something-Thanksgiving G.E.M. - The Long Distance-The Long Distance - Single Day 6 - Congratulations-The Day George Nozuka - You Are The Reason-Beautiful Jess Lee - Laugh To Tears-Heaven/Cliff SHINee - Married To The Music-Married To The Music - The 4th Album...

  41. Asian Wave 101, September 2, 2015

    Jam Hsiao - Natural Enemy-Natural Enemy (''Black & White: The Dawn of Justice'' Theme Song) - Single Z.Hera feat. Ga Eun of Dal Shabet - XOX-XOX Clazziquai Project - Still I'm By Your Side-Blink A Lan - Crossroads-Mo Lan J.Reyez - Work Hard-Broken HeART Girls' Generation - You Think-Lion Heart...

  42. Asian Wave 101, August 26, 2015

    T-ara - So Crazy-So Good Leehom Wang - Cracked Heart-Your Love Della Wu - Get Rid of It-Dare To Love CNBLUE - I'm Sorry-I'm Sorry - EP Simon Dominic feat. Jay Park - Won & Only-Won & Only Jolin Tsai - Play-Play Jordan Lorenzo - Perfect Dream-Perfect Dream - Single Mamamoo (with eSNa) - Ahh...

  43. Asian Wave 101, August 19, 2015

    Alan - Mo Lan-Mo Lan Zion.T - Eat-Eat - Single Stellar - Vibrato-Vibrato - Single Vanness Wu - Different Man-Different Man Jackie Chan & Kim Hee Sun - Endless Love-The Myth (Original Soundtrack) Gentleman's Vibe feat. Renz - Ms. Melody-From Fist Fights To Pinstripes Boni - Push-Love Block B -...

  44. Asian Wave 101, August 12, 2015

    Big Bang - Let's Not Fall In Love-E - Single Hebe Tien - Insignificant-Insignificant Sodagreen - Meet Again-Autumn: Stories Wonder Girls - I Feel You-Reboot Lim Kim - Love Game-Simple Mind D Pryde - What U Need-Plan A Khalil Fong - Love Love Love-This Love Loco feat. Gray & DJ Pumkin -...

  45. Asian Wave 101, August 5, 2015

    GFriend - Me Gustas Tu-Flower Bud Jay Chou - I'm Not Worthy-On The Run G.E.M. - One Way Road-One Way Road - Single Jay Park feat. Loco & Gray - My Last-My Last - Single J.Reyez feat. Flash - Clutch-In Timely Fashion Namie Amuro - Golden Touch-_genic Super Junior - Devil-Devil BoA - The…

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  46. Asian Wave 101, July 29, 2015

    Shinhwa - This Love-The Classic Rainie Yang - A Short Break-Angel Wings Wang Feng - Exist-Life Asks For Nothing Jolly V - It's Alright-Unpretty Rapstar Compilation Album Gentleman's Vibe - Phantoms-Baeside Playback - Playback-Playback - Single Eric Chou - Come Out Your Way (Mandarin Version)-My…

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  47. Asian Wave 101, July 22, 2015

    Jolin Tsai - Medusa-Play Primary (Performed by Beenzino & Suran) - Mannequin-2-2 Miss A - Hush-Hush Khalil Fong - Little Bug-Orange Moon NS Yoon-G - Reason I Became A Witch-Neo Spirit Raiel feat. Shad K - Angel-Hybrid - EP Harlem Yu - Spring Mud-Harlem's Heaven G.E.M. - Mascara-18... Big Bang -...

  48. Asian Wave 101, July 15, 2015

    Boni - One In A Million-Love JJ Lin - Because You're Here/You N I-Stories Untold Hebe Tien - Learning From Drunk-Insignificant Infinite - Bad-Reality - EP Leehom Wang - Big City, Little Love-Heroes of Earth IU - You and I-Last Fantasy Gentleman's Vibe - Bank-Bank - Single Bumkey - My…

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  49. Asian Wave 101, July 8, 2015

    Jess Lee - Force To-Heaven/Cliff Jin Akanishi - Mi Amor-Mi Amor - EP Song Ji Eun feat. Bang Yong-gook - Going Crazy-Going Crazy - Single Khalil Fong - Listen-Listen - Single Jane Zhang - I Believe-Believe In Jane Verbal Jint feat. Sanchez & Bumkey - Doin' It-Doin' It - Single Mayday - OAOA-Second...

  50. Asian Wave 101, July 1, 2015

    Henry feat. Taemin & Kyuhyun - Trap-Trap - EP Anglea Chang - Sunshine and Air-Angela Zhang Jay Chou - Give Me One Song's Time-Capricorn G.Na feat. Yong Junhyung - I'll Back Off So You Can Live Better-Draw G's First Breath Kris Wu - Time Boils The Rain-Tiny Times 3 OST Kisum, Lil Cham, Bora, Jace…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Tune in to Asian Wave 101 to listen to some of the best music from the Chinese language and Korean music industries, as well the latest news coming from the two entertainment powerhouses of the Asian pop scene. The latest hits from established artists, rookies only just debuted, independent artists and classic songs from both industries, can all be heard on Asian Wave 101, as well as commentary, talk and artist spotlights of unsigned Canadian talent. Only on CiTR 101.9 FM.

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