Music
R&B Artist, Miguel, Sings About Struggles with Multicultural Identity
Experiencing difficulties fitting in as a child, due to his biracial identity, Miguel makes use of his recent fame to start a conversation about the struggles faced by many kids like him. American R&B singer, Miguel Pimental, (stage named, Miguel) […]
Discovering U.S. Military B.R.A.T. Culture Through Art
An estimated five percent of the U.S. population grew up in a military family, but there is not one television show dedicated to its subculture. There are no academic studies or museums focusing solely on military children. There is no Military B.R.A.T. or TCK section in your local library.
Jâca: On a Mission to Make “Music with Meaning”
Jâca, a clarinet and guitar duo, is at the forefront of a growing social consciousness in classical music. This Los Angeles-based pair — TCK clarinetist Wesley Ferreira and guitarist Jaxon Williams — aim to perform music at the highest level and move multicultural influences from backstage to center stage.
DJ Ian Gotler’s Unexpected, Eclectic Groove
Ian Gotler co-owns RedShoe, a thriving DJ company in Los Angeles, California, USA. His bread-and-butter may be weddings for superstars like RZA from the Wu-Tang Clan, but Gotler also happens to be one of the most humble creatives in the entertainment business.
Cannes: A City Apart
Internationally renowned for hospitality and luxury, Cannes is home to more than 50 annual events that attract some three million visitors. The city’s busy, year-round calendar includes entertainment, music, advertising, technology and real estate conventions with the annual Cannes Film Festival being the most famous and swanky among them.
Nandan: The Yin & Yang of Chinese Cross-Gender Performers
For generations, Chinese culture has traditionally enjoyed and celebrated cross-gender artists. Peking opera is the most well-known of all Chinese operas, which finds its home in Beijing. But in Peking opera, men have played the part of women for centuries.
Meet John: Yuujou surprises finalists for trip around the world (Part 10 of 10)
“There’s nothing more enticing than traveling to distant lands, meeting new people and exchanging a piece of my life with them. It makes one immortal!” – John, Yuujou finalist
For the Love of Music: Blending Cultures Part 1 of 3
Music has always been one of the most influential mediums of human expression. In this series we will discuss how music has shaped the understanding of the TCK experience. This is the first part in a three part series. Today […]
















