Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Musicians 

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? My name is Bryan Eng, and I'm a musician and an actor (but lately, mostly just a musician). 2. What is your ethnic background and what is your citizenship? My ethnic background is I'm Chinese American. U.S. citizen; half Cantonese, half Mandarin. 3. Are either/both of your parents musicians or somehow involved in the music industry? My parents are not musicians and they are not in the industry, but they do enjoy music. They went to

(Unlike the majority of interviews which were conducted via e-mail, this interview was conducted in person, so below is a transcription of our more conversational approach to this interview). 1. What is your name and your profession(s)? My name is Andy Morris and I am piano content creator. 2. What is your ethnic background and what is your citizenship? I am half Chinese and half white and I am a US citizen. 3. Are either/both of your parents musicians or somehow involved in

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? Shane Ting (shanexyeah) - Pianist and Speaker 2. What is your ethnic background and what is your citizenship? I was born in China and am now a naturalised Australian citizen. 3. Are either/both of your parents musicians or somehow involved in the music industry? Neither of my parents are musicians or involved in the music industry. 4. Please tell us a little bit about your experience, either growing up as an AAPI in America, or as

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

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? My name is Tony Joy. I am a Music Technologist who has worn a few different hats throughout...

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? Casey Dunmore. Composer & Producer. 2. What is your ethnic background and what is your...

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? My name is Dilana Ismailova, and I perform under my real name. I am a professional vocalist,...

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? My name is Rajinee Buquing and I go by sayang . I'm an artist/singer-songwriter, guitarist,...

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? My name is Menchie. I’m a music producer, bassist, and music director. By day, I work as a...

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? Ashni Dave Ashni (artist name) Singer, songwriter, pianist, composer 2. What is your ethnic...

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? I’m Ellie Kim, aka SuperKnova, and I’m a guitarist, producer, audio engineer and indie pop...

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? My name is Yeji (like “Edgy”) Cha-Beach. I’m the Music Associate Producer at Late Night with...

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? My name is Daniel Akira Marella. I am a studio/live drummer, but also have my own project...

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? Hello! My name is Tyson Dang. My artist name for both social media & solo music (where I...

(Unlike the majority of interviewees, Zona is a young, high-school-aged artist who attends the high school from which I graduated. Most...

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? My name is Sarab Singh, Drummer/Composer. 2. What is your ethnic background and what is...

1. What is your name and your profession(s)? Hello! I'm Claire Marie Lim, a music technologist and electronic musician. Professionally, I...