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Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month!

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Classical California

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Five Influential Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Musicians and Composers

Five Influential Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Musicians and Composers

In recognition of AANHPI Heritage Month, Classical California celebrates the contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander musicians and composers. The AANHPI umbrella includes diverse traditions, identities, and ethnicities, including East Asian, South Asian, Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander, and many others.

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Classical Californians: Derrick Skye

Classical Californians: Derrick Skye

This week's Classical Californian is composer Derrick Skye

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Classical Californians: Reena Esmail

Classical Californians: Reena Esmail

Composer Reena Esmail is this week's Classical Californian

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Classical Californians: Christopher Tin

Classical Californians: Christopher Tin

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