Luka Kawabata: The Hafu ハーフ Project
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A fascinating and insightful conversation with baritone, and Yulanda M. Faris Young Artist, Luka Kawabata. Luka talks passionately about his Hafu ハーフ Project and the unique intersection between family, memory, and music. We also discuss the state of modern opera and how to confront our operatic canon. Episode Credits: Host - Ashley Daniel Foot Guest - Luka Kawabata https://www.lukakawabata.com/ Editing - Mack McGillivray Cover Photo - Mark Yammine https://www.markyammine.com/ The Hafu ハーフ Project: Chapter 1: Paueru-Gai パウエル街 - https://youtu.be/-0an29gw0L8 Chapter 2: Childhood 幼年 - https://youtu.be/Q1TU2yE5iHk Chapter 3: Wish 希望 - Coming Soon
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