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    World Music Sunday - Miena Yoo

    San Jose Jazz

    June 17, 2007

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    Miena Yoo was born and grew up in a small town called Samga, in South Korea. Samga was surrounded by beautiful mountains and a river, the Yangcheon, where she used to swim in the summer and skate in the winter. Miena's dad, Seong Bang Yoo, was a veterinarian, and she accompanied him, going from farm to farm curing sick animals across the countryside. Her mother, Kee Hee Che, was an assistant nurse at Miena's dad's clinic, and she was active in her hometown church choir. Miena also used to sing with her mother in the church children's group. Miena immigrated to the United States from South korea 16 years ago, and now she creates music that mixes Korean language phrases and imagery with English. In 2006, Miena released the album At the River Again, which touches on her childhood in Korea, her family members and natural themes like wildlife, trees and water. Her folk-driven sound carries influences from American songstresses Tracy Chapman and Lucinda Williams.

    • Ticket Info

      Tickets: Free

    • Dates & Times

      Dates:
      June 17, 2007

      Times:
      1pm-4pm

    • Venue Info

      Santana Row

      400 S. Winchester Blvd. San Jose, CA 95128

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    • Parking Info

      Free parking garages and lots are conveniently located throughout the complex.

    • Accessibility Info
      • Wheelchair Access

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