Bao (musician)

Bao Vo
Birth name Bao Hoang-Nhat Vo
Also known as Bao, BAO
Born (1982-02-19) February 19, 1982
Da Lat, Vietnam
Genres Pop, R&B, funk, soul music
Occupation(s) Musician, singer-songwriter, record producer
Instruments Guitar, piano, keyboards, drums, percussion
Years active 2002–present
Associated acts Ming & Ping,
Mariqueen Maandig
Website heyitsbao.com

Bao Vo (born February 19, 1982), also known as BAO, is a Vietnamese-American[1] musician, singer-songwriter and record producer based in Los Angeles, California.[2][3] He has done extensive work with Mariqueen Maandig and the band Ming & Ping, where he was responsible for the production, concept, branding, marketing, and visual design, in addition to being a co-writer to the music itself.[1][4]

Biography

Vo was born in Da Lat, Vietnam and immigrated to the United States in 1985 with his mother and four siblings.[2][3] He attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) in Houston, TX and the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, CA.[1] His musical influences include Prince, New Order, and Giorgio Moroder.[2] In 2017, Vo released a five-song EP titled BAO EP.[5] In 2017, he also founded a social impact organization called Other.Us, which helps Asian-Americans in music to improve their reach to mainstream audiences, network among each other, and discuss issues impacting Asian-Americans.

References

  1. 1 2 3 Maerz, Jennifer. "Pop Operas", SF Weekly. Retrieved April 1, 2014.
  2. 1 2 3 Nichols, Chris (April 2014). "My Favorite Year". Los Angeles Magazine, p.137.
  3. 1 2 Do, Ahn. "On anniversary, Vietnamese Americans reflect on their journeys", Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 1, 2017.
  4. ↑ Nichols, Chris. “Downtown: And Now a Few Words From The…New Kids on the Block”, Los Angeles Magazine
  5. ↑ "Music". baovomusic.com. Retrieved September 4, 2017.
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