How did you find Asian American artists before YouTube? Melissa Polinar recalls the community support she received once her original songs and covers went viral on YouTube, as well as later learning the long-lasting impact her music had in developing aspiring young Asian American musicians everywhere.
Go see @mpolinar do her LAST show at the legendary @thehotelcafe Sunday May 17th and catch our full episode with her on @localgodz on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Link in bio 🔗
Do you remember the music of early YouTube? Melissa Polinar doesn’t just remember, she made it happen. The Filipino American singer-songwriter pioneer shares how heartbreak in the Nashville music scene and a case of mistaken ethnicity led to a second wind career that has had a monumental effect on indie artists around the world, especially Asian Americans.
Learn more about @mpolinar and catch our full conversation in the NEW episode of @localgodz on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! Link in bio 🔗
Posted this last year. Just added harmonies this time around. You know what better way to celebrate #AAPI month?! Come to my show on the 17th! 😉 Also, my MOMMA would love that too. Do it for her. 😘🥹💐#HappyAAPIHeritageMonth 🇵🇭 #HappyMothersDay #Filipino #Philippines
For my OGs, name that tune. 🥹 @williamfwells practicing 🎹 …and will be there with me and with an amazing crew/band. See you on the 17th @thehotelcafe — the last one for me. 😭
So EXCITED while simultaneously feeling bittersweet about this. 😭 So many core memories were made at @thehotelcafe that made me the musician and artist that I am today. I’ll spare you the essay for now and enjoy this collage of some of my past shows from years gone by, in the meantime.
On May 17th, performances by the talented ladies @rebby_han & @julissaleilani will start off the evening. Very special guests lined up for my set with an emphasis on “and more”. Other plans are brewing but for now, get your tickets ASAP. 🎫 IT WOULD MEAN THE WORLD FOR Y’ALL TO COME AND JOIN ME FOR THIS LAST ONE. Be warned: tears may ensue. 🐝
A clip of “My Youth” with @rachelgonzz & I @mpolinar — out now as part of the album POLINATE, Vol. 1. 🐝 #music #singersongwriter #melissapolinar #rachelgonzalez #collaboration
