Bao Vo

Bao Vo (born February 19, 1982), also known as BAO, is a Vietnamese American

He has done extensive work with other Asian American artists like Mariqueen Maandig and the band Ming & Ping, where he was responsible for the production, concept, branding, marketing, and visual design, in addition to being a co-writer to the music itself. He has also worked with The Slants, contributing songwriting and production as well as performing onstage with the all Asian American dance rock band.

Biography Vo was born in Da Lat, Vietnam and immigrated to the United States in 1985 with his mother and four siblings. through the Chicago-based independent record label Omega Point Records. The group is known for their visual art, costumes, and theatrical live performances that are primarily designed and directed by Vo, whose collaboration with other artists has yielded a large portfolio of photography, illustrations, videos, and costumes that is uncommon for independent musical acts. Vo is also responsible for assembling the musical act's supporting cast for their Cantonese Opera inspired live performances The 14-song collection features dozens of Asian American guest artists and instrumentalists including Jane Lui, Katherine Ho, Joe Kye, Johnny Hi-Fi, Talk Time, Darro, Othertones, Lola Menthol, The Complements, Alex Kade, and Mikara. Vo provides lead vocals on the album's title track, "The Band Plays On."