"Pagnia Xiong is incomparable […] her voice and presence in both speech and song command every scene she is in."

- TWIN CITIES AGENDA


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Pagnia Xiong (Hmong name: Pajnyiag Xyooj) is an internationally acclaimed, self-taught Hmong-American music artist, actor, and creative producer whose art reflects her culture and life journey. Her pursuit of a dream that danced within her heart at a young age led her to embrace the path of a professional singer, a choice not without its share of familial hurdles. Using her voice and platform, Pagnia has championed women's empowerment, self-love, and the pursuit of dreams for nearly two decades.

Since her debut in 2006, Pagnia has unveiled three albums – "Nyob Ib Sab" (2006), "Ntseeg Kuv" (2010), and "Plhis Suab" (2016) – each a testament to her artistic evolution. Her captivating live performances, resonating with audiences exceeding 200,000 worldwide, have woven a tapestry of empowerment and self-love. Her keynote concerts and speeches have fostered inspiration across diverse settings, from college campuses to young minds and communities.

Pagnia's impact extends beyond her music, notably in her collaboration on the 2011 rendition of the iconic Hmong anthem, "Hmoob Yuavtsum Hlub Hmoob." This collaboration garnered over 1.8 million views and ignited a global wave of unity among Hmong communities, bridging geographic divides from Tulsa, OK, to Bangkok, Thailand.

In 2017, acknowledgment for her advocacy arrived in the form of the Authentic Emergent Leadership Award from the Hmong Women Summit: The Authenticity Project. This recognition is a testament to her influential work and the profound message of empowerment she shares with her ever-growing audience. 

And in a historic moment, July 2021 saw Pagnia becoming the first Hmong American female music artist to grace a major US League sporting event, her voice infusing the arena with melody and meaning.

“…Powerful Pagnia Xiong”

- STAR TRIBUNE

'Hmoob Yuavtsum Hlub Hmoob' Music Video

Venturing beyond music, Pagnia embraced new creative horizons. A GreenRoom fellow of the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts in June 2022, her crossover into acting unveiled yet another facet of her artistry. In April 2023, the curtains rose on her main stage acting debut in “AGAIN" with Theater Mu, the second largest Asian American theater organization in the US. Critics sang praises, with the Star Tribune acclaiming her presence as "powerful" and Twin Cities Agenda affirming that "Pagnia Xiong is incomparable...her voice and presence in both speech and song command every scene she is in."

As she stands on the precipice of a new chapter, Pagnia Xiong's journey comes full circle, culminating in a highly anticipated solo concert at the esteemed Ordway in December 2023.