Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Musicians 

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? I’m Andy Toy, a Musician/Engineer in Los Angeles, CA. 2. What is your ethnic background and what is your citizenship? I’m US-born Chinese-American. Both sets of my grandparents immigrated to the states in mid-1900s & my folks made their way from the Los Angeles area (where I was born) to Houston, TX where I grew up. 3. Are either/both of your parents musicians or somehow involved in the music industry? Far from it! My father was a

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? My name is Tiffany Victoria and I create music under the artist name TXVX. I am a recording artist, songwriter, sound designer, entrepreneur, and multidisciplinary creative. My work exists at the intersection of music, visual storytelling, fashion, beauty, philanthropy through charity work, advocating for the rights of musicians, as well as representing for AAPI women in music! For me, TXVX is not just a music project—it is an evol

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? Pooja Prabakaran, Koyal, Singer-Songwriter 2. What is your ethnic background and what is your citizenship? I am Malayali, and I am a US citizen by birth. 3. Are either/both of your parents musicians or somehow involved in the music industry? They are not trained musicians, but they enjoy singing. My dad sang lullabies to me as a child, and has a great voice. My mom would sing while driving and cooking. She enjoys adding improvisati

J = Jonathan Miron P = Philip Sheegog 1. What is your name and your profession(s)? Jonathan Miron, violinist of ARKAI. Philip Sheegog, cellist of ARKAI. We also compose and produce our own music 2. What is your ethnic background and what is your citizenship? Jonathan is half-Taiwanese, half-American. Philip is half-Japanese, half-American. We are both US citizens. 3. Are either/both of your parents musicians or somehow involved in the music industry? Not for Jonathan! P: Bot