Maggie Tra Returns With Khmer-fused Single ‘Apsara’
Carving her own melodic lane producer/DJ Maggie Tra returns with a Khmer-fused dance single ‘Apsara’.
The genre-blending electronic production coupled with Asian sounds compliments her unapologetic tone with a femme fearlessness approach sitting at the forefront of the track.
Navigating the listener through her journey thus far, she begins to unravel her trials and tribulations giving supporters a deeper insight to her life and where she aims to be.
“I’ve always wanted to be an Apsara dancer, so I thought what better way can I be one than by making a song that showcases what I envision a dancer’s strength and femininity would be with a modern twist”
“I sampled Khmer Apsara vocals and instrumentals to turn the beat thumping song into a dance-worthy tune,”
The visuals for this track give an insight into the mind of Maggie as she was composing this track.
Following what’s already been a successful run for the multi-talented artist, Maggie’s infamous debut EP ‘U.L.A’ brought the emerging producer to the forefront.
With music as her home, Maggie is also the founder of music label & collective SYS Sister Sounds which aims to release music from Asian female and non-binary music producers. Her persistence to fight for equality and to provide a platform for emerging Asian artists’ stand with the time is unsurpassed.
Preserving a strong presence within the world Maggie masterfully balances individuality and embraces the cultures she’s in. Allowing her to bridge the gap between Australia and Asia assisted by carefully curated DJ sets and production.
A weaver of musical fibres, her creations entwine melody, genres and tempos to create her own tapestries.
