Asians on Air Episode 6: Asian-Americans and Music

Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi

This episode of Asians on Air will feature special guest junior Keita Williams. WSPN’s Jonathan Zhang and Brasen Chi discuss with Williams each others’ background in music and how music has affected each of their lives. They will also address the stereotype of Asian-Americans that play music.

Timestamps:
Introduction: 00:00
Background(What started your interest in music?): 00:20
What keeps you interested in music/composing? 4:23
What kind of music do you like to compose? How has composing inspired you to this day? 13:13
Stigma around Asian-Americans playing music: 16:10
Fun Question: 17:14
Outro: 19:51