Every month, this column features four Asian Pacific American artists for your review and consideration.

LOUNG UNG - She is a survivor of Khmer Rouge's Killing Fields! Loung Ung was 5 when the Khmer Rouge took over Cambodia. Both her father, who worked in the Royal Cambodian Secret Service, and her mother were killed by the regime. In 1980, Loung escaped to Thailand with her brother and sister-in-law. Today, Loung is a spokeswoman for the Vietnam Veterans of America Foundation's Campaign for a Landmine Free World. Loung recalled her survival from the Khmer Rouge and touched on the legacy of Pol Pot in her book. Discover some of the horrors that existed during the "Killing Fields" by clicking HERE.

DJ HONDA - This great d.j. first made his artistry known in the hip hop world at the '92 DJ Battle For World Supremacy where he was the as a runner-up! From turntablist to producer, dj honda has been turning the heads of the hip-hop and rap worlds while proving that he is hear to stay. It is that reputation and respect that has allowed him to be a judge at most of the International Turntablist Federation (ITF) championships held all over the world.

This Hokkaido Japan native started by playing guitar in an American influenced rock band. To stay alive, he began dj'ing and became fascinated with hip hop music and various turntable techniques, including something that he became fascinated with - scratching! His talent led to premiere gigs in Tokyo's largest clubs, radio stations and provided opportunities to remixed tracks for local record companies. His c.d.'s featured great artists such as Guru, DJ Premier, Redman, Sadat X/Grand Puba, De La Soul, L.O.D.'s 50 Grand, KRS-One, Doe-V, The Beatnuts, Al' Tariq, Cuban Link and Mos Def who recognized his gifts. He now has an independent record label, dj honda RECORDINGS that is distributing all his c.d.'s.

L.A. CAR POOLS - a soulful Filipina fronting a phat-sounding salsa band that is driven with rock and roll energy with trumpet exclamation points, can this be possible? From Spanish to English, from hyper energetic to pulsating Marc Anthony-like arrangements, from Santana-type searing guitar lines to acoustic flamenco 6-string magic - combined with Faith Rivera's sultry vocals, a prime example of how diversity can work great in music is heard. Check out their first c.d. to experience their magic.

JAMES WONG HOWE - Chinese American cinematographer James Wong Howe (1899-1976) photographed more than 100 movies and won two Academy Awards. Highlights include his work in Yankee Doodle Dandy (one of Hollywood's greatest musicals about George M. Cohan played by James Cagney in 1942), Hud (featuring Paul Newman) featured his work with its stark locations and Rose Tattoo where he won his first Academy Award for cinematography based on his use of low light and his representation of ornate interiors. (1942). List of films that he has participated in can be found HERE.