2013 marks Dana’s 15th year in NYC, and we’re giving away his first album ‘Leaving New York’ to celebrate. Simply sign up below for Dana’s mailing list and receive a download code, delivered right to your inbox.
When I moved to New York, I was a teenager living on $30.00 a week and a dream. I worked my way through school and built a path based on making music, meeting inspiring people, and following my gut. Read more Celebrating 15 Years in NYC with ‘Leaving New York’
Dana Leong has been partnering with Yamaha to present community workshops and unique programs that highlight not only music education, but a variety of topics including Diversity and Urban Culture, Artists as Entrepreneurs, and Composing and Performing With Laptop. Yamaha generously provides financial support for this workshops, and also custom-made Dana’s electric cello, which he designed with Yamaha’s team in Japan.
Dana Leong is proud to be the poster child for the 2013 National Endowment for the Arts Guide. The cover shot was taken at the Washington DC performance of ‘Boundless’ by Bandaloop, with Dana as a featured performer.
Back in November, Dana Leong was asked to arrange and conduct music for ESPN’s tribute to NASCAR racer Jimmie Johnson. An ensemble compromised of the hottest New York string players was put together by Dana, and the program, combining elements of classical music and car racing, was shot and aired exclusively on the sports channel.
We’re excited to announce that the clip is now available for your enjoyment! And did we mention Dana is a racer himself? And an avid motorcyclist?
Dana Leong made a surprise guest appearance at artist JUSTIN BUA‘s The Legends of Hip-Hop Tour – a unique celebration of Hip Hop culture with Justin BUA’s art exhibit, educational seminar, panel discussion featuring EVITAN: Dres (Black Sheep) and Jarobi (Tribe Called Quest), and book signing, plus special guests and interactive Hip Hop experiences.
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