Tomme Suab, a Chippewa Valley based music blog, shines light on Eau Claire, Wisconsin native and music artist, Pagnia Xiong, in their latest post.
From her music influences to her thoughts on the lack of Hmong American music artists in the Chippewa Valley, Tomme Suab shares a beautifully written piece highlighting not only Pagnia's unique story, but also the Hmong American experience.
Read the blog post here.
Pagnia Xiong is an internationally recognized Hmong-American singer, actor, and creative producer. A self-taught artist, Pagnia has spent nearly two decades using her music to empower women, promote self-love, and inspire the pursuit of dreams. Her albums and performances have reached hundreds of thousands worldwide, and she's made history as the first Hmong-American female music artist to perform at a major U.S. league sporting event. Beyond music, Pagnia is an accomplished actor, making her main stage debut with Theater Mu to critical acclaim. She recently headlined her first solo concert at the Ordway and launched a Hmong Music Mentorship program in 2025.
