Eleanor Academia
- 1st Filipina-American musician to produce the 1st recording of Kulintang music in the world (1994)
- 1st Filipina-American musician to mix the ancient sound of bronze gongs with heavy metal rock guitars on a rock album, Oracle of the Black Swan (1994)
- Founder of World Kulintang Institute
QUOTE
"The greatest challenge is overcoming self-deception."
ALIAS
"The Black Swan"
"Guro El" (Teacher)
HUSBAND: Cass Magda
USEFUL LINKS
Eleanor Academia’s Biography
Pilipino Kulintang Music
Women at Work on the Business of Art: A Profile of Women Across the Continent Who Make Art Work for Them
Answers.com: Eleanor Academia
Eleanor Academia: Rock Star, Radio Show Host, Teacher… Thought Leader?
Notable Filipino Americans
